Mental Health Technician: Part-Time or Full-Time

Universal Health Services; Pennsylvania; On-site; USD 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

New & Improved wages

Competitive Compensation & Generous Paid Time Off

Excellent Medical, Dental, Vision and Prescription Drug Plans

401(K) with company match

Tuition Reimbursement and Assistance

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider is seeking a Mental Health Technician in Pennsylvania. This role involves patient supervision, leading therapeutic activities, and crisis intervention using de-escalation techniques. The ideal candidate will have a High School Diploma and excellent communication skills. Benefits include competitive compensation, generous paid time off, and health plans. This is a full-time or part-time position with varied shift options.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma/GED is required.
• Post-secondary training or education in a related field is preferred.
• Excellent verbal communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Responds to patient crisis events using de-escalation techniques.
• Leads activity groups for patients according to the program schedule.
• Conducts patient observation rounds throughout the shift.

Skills

Verbal communication skills

Ability to remain calm in a dynamic environment

Excellent customer service skills

Reliable and dependable attendance

Education

High School Diploma/GED

Post-secondary training or education in a related field

Job description

Responsibilities

This opportunity is full-time or part-time with an 8‑hour shift option 7am‑3:30pm, 3pm‑11:30pm, 11pm‑7:30am or with a 12‑hour shift option 7am‑7:30pm, 7pm‑7:30am, and with either option rotating every other weekend to work.

The Meadows Psychiatric Center is the leading behavioral health treatment facility in Central Pennsylvania, located a short distance outside State College, PA. It is a 119 inpatient behavioral health hospital and has provided comprehensive services to children, adolescents, adults, and older adults for over 35 years.

The Mental Health Technician functions as an active part of the treatment team, providing continuous patient care, supervision, interaction, and role modeling to patients ranging in ages from adolescent through geriatrics. All MHTs work under the direction of a Registered Nurse.

Job Duties and Responsibilities

• Responds to patient crisis events accordingly using de‑escalation techniques.
• Leads activity groups for patients according to the program schedule.
• Conducts patient observation rounds throughout the shift to ensure safety.
• Supervises patients in daily activities and assists the treatment team with therapeutic activities.
• Documents patient behaviors, condition, & progress.
• Monitors visitation regarding patient safety.

Benefits Include

• New & Improved wages.
• 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.
• SoFi Student Loan Refinancing Program.
• Tuition Reimbursement and Assistance.
• Diverse programming to expand your experience and energize your career.
• Career development opportunities within UHS and its 300+ subsidiaries.

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 and is listed in the 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., Washington, D.C., Puerto Rico, and the United Kingdom. www.uhs.com

Qualifications

• A minimum of a High School Diploma/GED is required.
• Post‑secondary training or education in a related field with experience preferred.
• Excellent verbal communication skills; ability to remain calm in a dynamic environment; commitment to providing a high level of care to patients of all ages, excellent customer service skills, and a reliable & dependable attendance to work profile.

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.