Mental Health Technician (Residential)

Universal Health Services; Danville (VA); On-site; USD 22,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Home/Work Life Balance

Excellent Medical, Dental, Vision plans

401(k) Retirement Plan with company match

Life Insurance

Flexible Spending or Health Savings Account

Generous Paid Time Off

Career Development Opportunities

Free meals

Employee Assistance Program

Company stock purchase discount

Employee Assistance Program

Job summary

A leading health services provider in Danville, Virginia is seeking a full-time Mental Health Technician to assist in managing care for youth with neurodevelopmental disorders. The position includes providing daily living skills direction, ensuring a safe environment, and responding to crisis situations. Candidates must be at least 21 years old and possess a High School Diploma, while a Bachelor's in Human Services is preferred. Excellent benefits and a supportive work environment are offered, including generous paid time off.

Qualifications

• Must be at least 21 years of age.
• Experience working with individuals with special needs preferred.
• Hold a valid driver's license with acceptable driving record.
• Experience working with individuals with special needs preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assist in the direct care and management of residents.
• Provide supervision and safety for the resident population.
• Respond to crisis situations and assist in management of aggressive behavior.
• Ensure all living and working areas meet Virginia State Regulations at all times
• Assist the teacher in providing instructions and training in classrooms
• Provide effective, accurate, and legible documentation in a timely fashion
• Demonstrate knowledge, understanding, and follow-through with residential treatment plans and interventions
• Respond to residents with caring, mature demeanor and professional boundaries
• Serve as a role model for residents
• Respond to crisis situations and assist in management of aggressive behavior

Skills

Attention to detail

Flexibility

Dependability

Ability to manage crises

Effective communication

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Bachelor's Degree in a Human Services field

Job description

Responsibilities

Mental Health Technician (MHT) – Full Time located in Danville, Virginia, The Hughes Center offers highly structured psychiatric residential treatment for youth ages 10 to 22 with neurodevelopmental disorders and private community–based educational services. The facility provides individualized and holistic care for adolescents and young adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities in a nurturing, family‑friendly environment. A multidisciplinary team approach delivers comprehensive evaluations and evidence‑based treatment and educational interventions to increase each youth’s functional independence. The team addresses medical conditions and challenging behaviors associated with neurodevelopmental disorders and encourages residents to apply learned skills in new environments and maintain functional use of these skills when returning to home or community‑based settings.

We are currently looking for an attentive, knowledgeable, flexible, dependable, and self‑motivated individual to fulfill the role of Mental Health Technician (MHT) at our Danville RTF location. This is a full‑time position with a comprehensive benefits package and generous paid time off.

The MHT will assist in the direct care and management of children, adolescents, and young adult residents as prescribed by the physician and treatment team. The MHT will provide supervision, safety, and crisis management for the resident population, as well as complete documentation of resident behavior and participation in programming. The selected candidate will adhere to scheduled activities, role model positive & mature behaviors, and utilize positive behavioral strategies to minimize resident crisis and maximize success. This position may also require personal care support for individuals with enhanced needs, particularly in the domain of Activities of Daily Living (ADLs) such as bathing, toileting, clothing, feeding, etc. for the individuals assigned to them.

Shift Options

• 1st Shift: 7:00am‑3:00pm
• 2nd Shift: 3:00pm‑11:00pm
• 3rd Shift: 11:00pm‑7:00am

Job Description & Essential Duties

• Provide daily living skills direction, examples, and demonstration to residents at different levels of ability
• Provide positive and appropriate intervention, limit‑setting, response, problem‑solving, and guidance when needed
• Provide guidance to residents in the development of acceptable habits and attitudes by consistently and fairly implementing the behavioral program and emphasizing good choices and positive interactions
• Ensure all living and working areas are clean and sanitary for the residents and the next shift that comes in to work; ensure all living areas and work areas meet standards of Virginia State Regulations at all times
• Assist the teacher in providing instructions and training in classrooms
• Provide effective, accurate, and legible documentation in a timely fashion
• Demonstrate knowledge, understanding, and follow‑thru with residential treatment plans and interventions
• Respond to residents in a caring, mature manner while demonstrating sound professional boundaries with both residents and staff
• Serve as a role model for residents
• Respond to crisis situations and assist in management of aggressive behavior

Qualifications

• Must be at least 21 years of age
• Must have a High School Diploma or equivalent; Bachelor's Degree in a Human Services field of study preferred
• Hold a valid driver's license with acceptable driving record
• Experience working with individuals with special needs preferred

Other Requirements

• Able to lift and carry up to 50 pounds
• Effectively use the full range of body motion – sit, bend, kneel or stand for more than an hour if needed
• Reflect behavior, attitude, and appearance appropriate to the position and be supportive of the facility and division philosophy, goals, and objectives
• Successfully complete and pass all components of Handle With Care & Verbal De‑escalation Crisis Intervention Training
• Effectively perform facility approved First Aid and CPR techniques
• Able to understand and demonstrate therapeutic boundaries
• Willing to be a team player and offer valuable insight to the team
• Able to effectively communicate both verbally and via written documentation
• Able to rotate shifts and units as necessary

Benefits

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• Home/Work Life Balance
• Excellent Medical, Dental, Vision, and Prescription Drug plans
• 401(k) Retirement Plan with company match
• Life Insurance
• Flexible Spending or Health Savings Account
• Generous Paid Time Off
• Career Development Opportunities within UHS and its subsidiaries
• A Challenging and Rewarding Work Environment
• Free meals!
• Company stock purchase discount
• Employee Assistance Program

Pay is Hourly (bi‑weekly) and is commensurate with education and experience.

The Hughes Center is a drug‑free and alcohol‑free workplace. A pre‑hire drug screen, pre‑hire background checks, and education verification are required of all new employees.

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.