Part-Time Mental Health Tech: Flexible Schedule & Group Facilitation

Universal Health Services; Lexington (KY); On-site; USD 21,000 - 28,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible Scheduling

Paid Time Off (PTO)

Medical, Dental, Vision

401(k) with match

Tuition Reimbursement

Job summary

Universal Health Services's Ridge Behavioral Health System in Lexington, KY is seeking a part-time Mental Health Technician (about 24 hours/week). You will facilitate educational groups, monitor patients during activities, and provide crisis intervention as needed.

The role starts with a two-week paid orientation from 8:00am-4:30pm, Monday–Friday. We offer flexible scheduling, opportunities for career development within UHS, comprehensive benefits, and a supportive team in a 110-bed psychiatric

Qualifications

• High School diploma or GED is required; college degree preferred.
• Experience may be accepted in lieu of college coursework.
• Clear communication and ability to facilitate psycho-education groups.

Responsibilities

• Facilitates group activities tailored to topic, age, and comprehension as approved.
• Ensures patients are monitored in the proper location during activities.
• Provides crisis intervention as necessary, using de-escalation techniques to diffuse situations.

Skills

Crisis intervention

De-escalation

Group facilitation

Communication skills

Education

High School diploma or GED

College degree preferred

Job description

Universal Health Services's Ridge Behavioral Health System in Lexington, KY is seeking a part-time Mental Health Technician (about 24 hours/week). You will facilitate educational groups, monitor patients during activities, and provide crisis intervention as needed.

The role starts with a two-week paid orientation from 8:00am-4:30pm, Monday–Friday. We offer flexible scheduling, opportunities for career development within UHS, comprehensive benefits, and a supportive team in a 110-bed psychiatric