Mental Health Technician — Growth & Sign-On Bonus

Universal Health Services; Radcliff (KY); On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation

Medical, dental, vision and Rx plan

401k with company match

Generous paid time off

Retention and sign-on bonus

Employee meals during shifts

Career development opportunities

Job summary

Lincoln Trail Behavioral Health System, part of Universal Health Services, is a 140-bed hospital providing inpatient services for adolescents, adults, military, veterans and first responders. Lincoln Trail Behavioral Health System has a spacious cafeteria, gymnasium, art/activity room, group rooms, classrooms and other areas to create a pleasant atmosphere for patients and their families.

As a Mental Health Technician (MHT), you will play a vital role in supporting patients throughout their

Qualifications

• High School Graduate or GED.
• Experience in direct patient care AND/OR Nursing Assistant Training.
• Psychiatric experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• The MHT provides routine non-acute physical, behavioral, and mental care to the patient on the milieu under the direction of licensed staff.
• Completes all required documentation in a clear, concise manner, showing understanding of patient goals and treatment plan.
• Responsive to patient specific factors and adapts to clinical intervention to fit individual patient need/goals.
• Maintains consistency throughout shift functions and through outgoing and oncoming shift report to ensure appropriate treatment is provided to each patient.
• Fosters and actively assists in maintaining unit’s therapeutic milieu.

Skills

Direct patient care

Education

High School Diploma/GED

Nursing Assistant Training

Psychiatric experience preferred

Job description

Lincoln Trail Behavioral Health System, part of Universal Health Services, is a 140-bed hospital providing inpatient services for adolescents, adults, military, veterans and first responders. Lincoln Trail Behavioral Health System has a spacious cafeteria, gymnasium, art/activity room, group rooms, classrooms and other areas to create a pleasant atmosphere for patients and their families.

As a Mental Health Technician (MHT), you will play a vital role in supporting patients throughout their