Mental Health Technician – Partial Programs (Inpatient)

Universal Health Services, Inc.; Dover (DE); On-site; USD 32,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Tuition Assistance

Loan Forgiveness

Orientation (20 CEUs)

Health insurance

401(K) with company match

SoFi Student Loan Refinancing Program

Job summary

Dover Behavioral Health System, part of Universal Health Services, is seeking a Mental Health Technician for partial programs to provide direct patient care to adults and adolescents with psychiatric disorders. You will support safety, participate in treatment planning, and assist with daily program operations at our Dover, Delaware location.

The role emphasizes patient safety, teamwork, and coordination with therapists and nurses in a hospital setting, with opportunities for professional growth

Qualifications

• Minimum of High School Diploma or GED.
• 6 months’ work experience in a healthcare setting.
• Associates’ Degree and mental health work experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Observe and monitor the safety of patients at all times to maintain a therapeutic and safe environment.
• Participate in treatment planning by helping to identify patients’ problems, needs and strengths.
• Report all areas of concern regarding patient’s mental or physical status to the Therapist or Nurse.
• Assist in the daily entry process, including safety search of patients and personal belongings, and orienting new patients to the program.
• Plan, prepare, and deliver group therapy programs for patients.
• Maintain patient, program, department and related documentation ensuring that forms are properly completed, filed.
• Carry out clerical and administrative assignments to support patient care and department operations.
• Safely transport patients or visitors to and from locations.
• Conduct safety inspections of company vehicles prior to and after transportations.
• Run errands and deliver supplies as requested.

Skills

Healthcare experience

Patient care

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Associates’ Degree (preferred)

Job description

Dover Behavioral Health System, part of Universal Health Services, is seeking a Mental Health Technician for partial programs to provide direct patient care to adults and adolescents with psychiatric disorders. You will support safety, participate in treatment planning, and assist with daily program operations at our Dover, Delaware location.

The role emphasizes patient safety, teamwork, and coordination with therapists and nurses in a hospital setting, with opportunities for professional growth