MENTAL HEALTH TECHNICIAN - Part-time

Universal Health Services; Plymouth (IN); On-site; USD 35,000 - 45,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Challenging and rewarding work environment

Career development opportunities

Competitive compensation

Job summary

A national healthcare provider in Plymouth, Indiana is seeking a Mental Health Technician to deliver compassionate patient care, assist with daily activities, and ensure a supportive environment. Candidates should be high school graduates, willing to train, with experience working with youth being a plus. The position offers a challenging environment with opportunities for career advancement and competitive compensation.

Qualifications

• Must be a high school graduate or have an equivalent qualification.
• Willingness to train on the job for suitable candidates.
• Experience with mental health situations is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Provide continuous patient care and supervision.
• Assist patients with activities of daily living.
• Orient patients to the unit and program.

Skills

Ability to work with children and adolescents

Effective communication skills

Team collaboration

Education

High School Graduate or equivalent

College degree

Job description

Responsibilities

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.

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

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.

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 were $15.8 billion in 2024. UHS was again recognized as one of the World’s Most Admired Companies by Fortune; listed in Forbes ranking of America’s Largest Public Companies. Headquartered in King of Prussia, PA, UHS has approximately 99,000 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 all over the U.S. States, Washington, D.C., Puerto Rico and the United Kingdom. www.uhs.com

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.
• May be required to work overtime and flexible hours.

Benefits

• Challenging and rewarding work environment
• Career development opportunities within UHS and its Subsidiaries
• Competitive Compensation

EEO Statement

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