Mental Health Technician - Nights 12s

Universal Health Services; Lexington (KY); On-site; USD 31,000 - 50,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible Scheduling

Career development opportunities

Competitive compensation

Paid Time Off

Job summary

Universal Health Services in Lexington, KY seeks a Mental Health Technician to provide patient care in a 110-bed psychiatric and substance use treatment setting. This role supports group activities, crisis intervention, and therapeutic environment while following ethical standards and patient rights.

The position offers full-time or part-time schedules, a paid orientation, and benefits. Must have a high school diploma or GED; some college coursework is preferred, with experience in mental health

Qualifications

• Clear communication and interaction skills; ability to facilitate psycho-education groups.
• Knowledge of emotional and mental health and disease concepts including addiction.
• Willingness to work night shifts and weekends as required.

Responsibilities

• Facilitate group activities tailored to topic, age, and understanding per Program Coordinator approval.
• Monitor patients during activities and ensure safety and location compliance.
• Provide crisis intervention and de-escalation to manage escalating behaviors safely.

Skills

Communication skills

Group facilitation

Crisis de-escalation

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Some college coursework

Job description

Responsibilities

Mental Health Technician Opportunity

Full-Time and Part Time, 36 hours per week, 7pm - 7am. Every other weekend required.

*Must attend a two week paid hospital orientation from 8:00am-4:30pm M-F*

We are looking for Mental Health Techs that:

• Believe in providing exceptional service to every patient, every interaction, every time.
• Value a trauma-informed approach to care.
• Want to be part of a supportive, professional team dedicated to creating a safe and therapeutic environment.

Located in Lexington, Kentucky, The Ridge offers a healing environment to reassure patients' sense of security and confidentiality. Dedicated to excellence, The Ridge is accredited by the Joint Commission on Accreditation of Healthcare Organizations, as a licensed, 110-bed hospital, providing psychiatric (mental health) and substance use disorder (drug and alcohol rehabilitation) services to children, adolescents and adults. Inpatient care is provided on a 24-hour basis, seven days a week. Outpatient and partial hospitalization services are provided on a five-day per week basis, days and evenings. Care is provided according to an established code of ethical conduct and strict adherence to patient rights.

Website: The Ridge Behavioral Health System | Lexington, KY

Position Summary:

The Mental Health Technician works under direct supervision to provide clerical and patient care activities in the treatment and care of patients with psychiatric and substance abuse conditions. Manages behavioral problems and facilitates education and activity groups. Actively participates as a member of the treatment team and performs other duties as assigned.

Job Duties Include:

• Facilitates group activities tailored to the appropriate topic, age, and level of understanding as approved by the Program Coordinator.
• Ensures patients are consistently monitored in the proper location for the duration of activities.
• Provides appropriate crisis intervention as necessary by anticipating and responding quickly to escalating behaviors, utilizing de-escalation techniques to diffuse the situation, correctly prioritizing safety concerns

What We Offer You:

• Flexible Scheduling
• Challenging and rewarding work environment with the opportunity to make a difference in the lives of others.
• Career development opportunities within UHS and its 300+ Subsidiaries
• Competitive Compensation & Generous Paid Time Off
• Excellent Medical, Dental, Vision and Prescription Drug Plans
• 401(K) with company match and discounted stock plan
• Tuition Reimbursement Program, Retention Bonus Program, and Referral Bonus Program
• Close to Hamburg & I-75
• Free parking on premises
• Free meal with each shift

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

Job Requirements

Education

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• Some college course work preferred.

Experience

• Experience may be accepted in lieu of college course work.

Other Skills

• Must demonstrate basic knowledge of emotional and mental health and disease concepts including the disease of addiction.
• Must have clear communication / interaction skills and demonstrate competency in facilitating psycho-education groups.

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.