Mental Health Technician (MHT)

Universal Hospital Services Inc.; Doylestown (Bucks County); On-site; USD 42,000 - 56,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Tuition reimbursement

Career growth

Team environment

Paid time off

401K match

Student loan program

Full/Part-time benefits

Job summary

Foundations Behavioral Health in Doylestown, PA seeks Mental Health Technicians for evening and part-time shifts in our inpatient and residential programs serving youth with autism spectrum disorders. Join a trauma-informed, team-driven environment with opportunities for overtime and a joining bonus.

We offer competitive pay, benefits, tuition reimbursement, and strong career growth within UHS. Must be 21+ and able to work weekends.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in human services or related field.
• HS diploma with 2 years in a human services role.
• Must be compassionate and understand Autism Spectrum Disorders.
• Respiratory Fit Testing required.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct patient care under RN supervision.
• Maintain a safe, therapeutic milieu per schedules and behavior plans.
• Perform crisis intervention and de-escalation as needed.
• Complete required clinical documentation.
• Lead therapeutic group sessions and conduct Q15 observation rounds.
• Record patient vital signs and assist with head-to-toe assessments.
• Assist patients with activities of daily living (ADLs).

Skills

Direct patient care

Crisis intervention

De-escalation

Clinical documentation

Group sessions facilitation

Vital signs recording

Education

Bachelor’s in human services

HS diploma + 2 years experience

Job description

Responsibilities

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

Must be at least 21 years old

• 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.