Mental Health Technician, MHT, Full-Time (Adolescent Psych Unit)

Universal Health Services; Bethlehem (Northampton County); Hybrid; USD 36,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid Time Off

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401(k)

Job summary

Hanover Hill Behavioral Health in Bethlehem, PA, is seeking an experienced Mental Health Technician to join a multidisciplinary team in a state-of-the-art facility, including EPIC.

The MHT supports daily patient care, participates in activities, and helps maintain patient safety under the supervision of RN staff.

Three 12-hour night shifts per week, 7:00 pm–7:30 am, with every other weekend, offer an opportunity to contribute to high-quality behavioral health services.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent is required; Associate's degree is preferred.
• One year of patient care experience preferred, but not required.

Responsibilities

• Carry out the daily routines of patient care and participate in patient activities to support recovery.
• Assure patient safety under the direction of the RN and/or RN shift supervisor.

Skills

Patient care

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Associate's degree preferred

Job description

Responsibilities

Hanover Hill Behavioral Health, located in Bethlehem, Pennsylvania, combines two leaders in health care, in the partnership of Universal Health Services & Lehigh Valley Health Network. This brand new 144-bed free standing behavioral health facility offers the community high-quality behavioral health care services for seniors, adults and adolescents.

Hanover Hill is seeking an experienced Mental Health Technician. This is a fantastic opportunity to join a multi-disciplinary team while working in a state-of-the-art facility, including EPIC.

The Mental Health Technician (MHT) is responsible for carrying out the daily routines of patient care, participating in patient activities and assuring patient safety, under the direction of the Registered Nurse (RN) and/or RN shift supervisor.

Schedule:

Three 12-hour shifts per week, from 7:00 pm - 7:30 am, including every other weekend.

Benefits include:

• Challenging and rewarding work environment
• Competitive Compensation & Generous Paid Time Off
• Excellent Medical, Dental, Vision and Prescription Drug Plans
• 401(K) with company match and discounted stock plan

About Universal Health Services

One of the nation’s largest and most respected providers of hospital and healthcare services, Universal Health Services, Inc. (UHS) has built an impressive record of achievement and performance. During the year, UHS was again recognized as one of the World’s Most Admired Companies by Fortune; and listed in Forbes ranking of America’s Largest Public Companies. Operating acute care hospitals, behavioral health facilities, outpatient facilities and ambulatory care access points, an insurance offering, a physician network and various related services located all over the U.S. States, Washington, D.C., Puerto Rico and the United Kingdom.www.uhs.com

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.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent is required, and Associate's degree is preferred.
• One year of patient care experience preferred, but not required.