Mental Health Technician - Night Shift

Universal Health Services; Plymouth (IN); On-site; USD 25,000 - 33,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-on Bonus

401(K) with match

Paid Time Off

Tuition Reimbursement

Free Life Insurance

Medical/Dental/Vision Plan

Job summary

Michiana Behavioral Health, part of Universal Health Services in Plymouth, Indiana, is seeking a Mental Health Technician for the night shift (10:00 pm – 6:30 am). You will join the treatment team to provide continuous patient care, supervision and role modeling in a therapeutic environment designed to help patients progress in school, work and home.

Responsibilities include orienting patients, carrying out teaching activities, maintaining therapeutic boundaries, observing patients at all times,

Qualifications

• High School Graduate or equivalent. College degree a plus.
• Willing to train the right individual that has a passion for children, adolescents, and adults with mental health and addiction disorders.
• Experience working with children and adolescents a plus.
• Hours: 40 hours/week. Night shift (10:00 p.m. - 6:30 a.m.) Must be able to work rotating weekends.
• May be required to work overtime and flexible hours.

Responsibilities

• Orient patient to unit and program.
• Carry out teaching activities identified in the treatment plan under the supervision of the nurse in charge.
• Provide continuous patient care and assist patients in all areas.
• Establish and maintain therapeutic boundaries complying with established training program.
• Demonstrate responsibility for observation of patients at all times.
• Assist patient with activities of daily living.
• Practice universal precautions and environment safety guidelines.

Skills

Patient care

Observation

Boundary setting

Teaching activities

ADL assistance

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Job description

Responsibilities

Mental Health Technician - Night Shift

(10:00 pm - 6:30 am)

Michiana Behavioral Health is dedicated to creating a therapeutic environment that helps patients restore their health and get a fresh start. Located in Plymouth, Indiana, in a rejuvenating wooded setting, Michiana Behavioral Health provides each patient with comprehensive behavioral health treatment from compassionate and caring staff. Our leadership is committed to making sure every patient in our care receives high-quality care that gets them back on track at school, work, and home.

The Mental Health Technician functions as an active part of the treatment team, providing continuous patient care, supervision and role modeling to our patients.

Typical responsibilities include:

• Orient patient to unit and program.
• Carry out teaching activities identified in the treatment plan under the supervision of the nurse in charge.
• Provide continuous patient care and assist patients in all areas.
• Establish and maintain therapeutic boundaries complying with established training program.
• Demonstrate responsibility for observation of patients at all times.
• Assist patient with activities of daily living.
• Practice universal precautions and environment safety guidelines.

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. Growing steadily since its inception into an esteemed Fortune 500 corporation, annual revenues during 2025 were $17.4 billion. In 2026, UHS was again recognized as one of Fortune World's Most Admired Companies and in 2025, was listed in Forbes ranking of America's Largest Public Companies.

Headquartered in King of Prussia, PA, UHS has approximately 101,500 employees and continues to grow through its subsidiaries. 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 in 40 U.S. states, Washington, D.C., Puerto Rico and the United Kingdom. For additional information visit www.uhs.com.

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Qualifications

Requirements:

• High School Graduate or equivalent. College degree a plus.
• Willing to train the right individual that has a passion for children, adolescents, and adults with mental health and addiction disorders.
• Experience working with children and adolescents a plus.
• Hours: 40 hours/week. Night shift (10:00 p.m. - 6:30 a.m.) Must be able to work rotating weekends.
• May be required to work overtime and flexible hours.

Benefits for Mental Health Technicians include:

• Challenging and rewarding work environment
• Career development opportunities within UHS and its Subsidiaries
• Competitive Compensation
• Excellent Medical, Dental, Vision and Prescription Drug Plan
• 401(K) with company match and discounted stock plan
• Generous Paid Time Off
• Free Basic Life Insurance
• Tuition Reimbursement
• $500.00 Sign-on Bonus for Full-time

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.