Mental Health Technician (MHT)

Foundations Behavioral Health; Doylestown (Bucks County); On-site; USD 35,000 - 50,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive Pay & Benefits

Tuition Reimbursement

Career Growth Opportunities

Generous Paid Time Off

401(K) with Company Match

Student Loan Refinancing Program

Job summary

Foundations Behavioral Health in Doylestown, PA is hiring Mental Health Techs for full-time evening and part-time shifts to support youth with autism spectrum disorders. Responsibilities include direct patient care, crisis intervention, and maintaining therapeutic environments.

Candidates must be 21 years or older and enjoy compassionately working with children and young adults. A competitive pay package plus benefits are offered, alongside a significant joining bonus for new hires.

Qualifications

• Must be compassionate and demonstrate understanding of Autism Spectrum Disorders.
• Bachelor's degree required or relevant experience in human services.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct patient care under supervision of a registered nurse.
• Facilitate therapeutic and safe interactions with patients.
• Maintain a safe and therapeutic milieu.

Skills

Compassionate

Crisis intervention

De-escalation skills

Understanding of Autism Spectrum

Education

Bachelor's degree in human services

High School diploma/GED plus 2 years experience

Tools

Clinical documentation

Job description

Foundations Behavioral Health in Doylestown, PA provides innovative behavioral health treatment and academic excellence to children, adolescents and young adults ages 5 through 21 years, and specializes in programs designed to meet the needs of youth with autism spectrum disorders. Established in 1964, Foundations Behavioral Health provides treatment in a homelike environment located on a 12-acre campus in Bucks County, PA.

We are hiring Mental Health Techs for full‑time on evening shift (3p-11:30p) and part‑time on day, evening, and night shifts (7am-3:30pm, 3pm-11:30 pm, 11p-7:30a) in our Acute Psychiatric Inpatient Hospitalization and Residential Treatment Program for youth with autism spectrum disorder. Both full‑time and part‑time positions require an every other weekend (Saturday and Sunday) commitment and offer a benefits package.

Our Mental Health Techs (MHT) provide direct patient care under the supervision of a registered nurse, facilitating a therapeutic and safe milieu by following trauma‑informed care practices for safe interactions with patients and residents, and ensuring the proper level of supervision is maintained.

Primary responsibilities include: maintaining a safe and therapeutic milieu by following program schedules and behavior plans; utilizing appropriate crisis intervention and de‑escalation skills; completing required clinical documentation; leading therapeutic group sessions; performing Q15 observation rounds; recording patient vital signs; assisting nurses with head‑to‑toe assessments; assisting patients and residents with activities of daily living when needed (brushing teeth, dressing, toileting, showering, etc.).

OVERTIME ELIGIBLE: There is opportunity for overtime on various shifts if interested.

This position qualifies for a $6,000 ($4,000 for part‑time) joining bonus! Must complete onboarding package within 7 days of job offer.

Available Schedules

Full‑time: 3pm – 11:30pm (40 hours/week, every other Saturday and Sunday rotation)

Part‑time: 7am – 3:30p, 3pm – 11:30pm, 11pm – 7:30am (24 hours/week, every other Saturday and Sunday rotation)

Candidates must be at least 21 years of age.

What We Offer

• Competitive Pay & Benefits
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Career Growth Opportunities within UHS
• Supportive, Team‑Oriented Environment
• Generous Paid Time Off
• 401(K) with Company Match
• Student Loan Refinancing Program
• Full‑Time & Part‑Time Benefits Packages

About Universal Health Services

Headquartered in King of Prussia, PA, Universal Health Services, Inc. (NYSE: UHS) is one of the nation’s largest and most respected providers of hospital and healthcare services. Since our founding in 1979, UHS has grown steadily into a premier Fortune 500 corporation perennially recognized by multiple esteemed national rating entities. Through its subsidiaries, UHS operates inpatient acute care facilities, inpatient behavioral health facilities, outpatient and other facilities, nationwide virtual behavioral health services, an insurance offering, a physician network and various related services with physical locations in the U.S., Puerto Rico, Ireland and United Kingdom. www.uhs.com.

Qualifications

• Option 1:
  • Bachelor’s degree from an accredited program in an area of human services, which includes, but may not be limited to the following: psychology sociology, political science, counseling, criminal justice, pastoral counseling, elementary/special education, or family therapy.
• Option 2:
  • High School diploma/GED plus 2 years of experience (paid or unpaid) in a human services role involving direct contact (e.g., coaching, teaching, case management)
• Must be compassionate and demonstrate understanding of Autism Spectrum Disorders
• Respiratory Fit Testing required

EEO Statement

All UHS subsidiaries are committed to providing an environment of mutual respect where equal employment opportunities are available to all applicants and teammates. UHS subsidiaries are equal opportunity employers and as such, openly support and fully commit to recruitment, selection, placement, promotion and compensation of individuals without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity, and sexual orientation), genetic information, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.