Mental Health Technician — Youth Care & Therapy

Universal Hospital Services Inc.; Dothan (AL); On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Challenging work

Competitive pay & PTO

Medical/Dental/Vision

401K with company match

Job summary

Universal Health Services, Inc. (UHS) operates Laurel Oaks Behavioral Health Center in Alabama, seeking Mental Health Technicians to provide direct patient care to individuals with psychiatric disorders, focusing on safety, rights, comfort and the therapeutic environment.

Must be at least 21 years old, with a high school diploma; 1–2 years of group facilitation experience across child to geriatric ages preferred.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent required; associates or bachelor’s degree in a mental health, psychology, or related field preferred
• One to two years experience in facilitating groups with variety of developmental ages (Child, adolescent, adult and geriatric).

Responsibilities

• Provide direct patient care to patients with psychiatric disorders, ensuring safety, respecting patients’ rights, comfort and supportive therapeutic environment.

Skills

Group facilitation

Interpersonal skills

Patient care

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Associate/Bachelor's in mental health or related field preferred

Job description

Universal Health Services, Inc. (UHS) operates Laurel Oaks Behavioral Health Center in Alabama, seeking Mental Health Technicians to provide direct patient care to individuals with psychiatric disorders, focusing on safety, rights, comfort and the therapeutic environment.

Must be at least 21 years old, with a high school diploma; 1–2 years of group facilitation experience across child to geriatric ages preferred.