TECH - MH/BH (DEGREE)

Universal Hospital Services Inc.; Philadelphia (Philadelphia County); On-site; USD 35,000 - 45,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation

Generous paid time off

401(k) with company match

Tuition assistance

Career development opportunities

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider in Philadelphia is seeking a part-time Mental Health Technician to provide direct patient care under the supervision of a Registered Nurse. Key responsibilities include maintaining a safe and therapeutic environment, conducting crisis interventions, and assisting patients with daily living activities. Candidates must have a Bachelor's degree in human services and a minimum of 2 years of relevant experience. The role offers a competitive compensation package with various benefits including health insurance and tuition assistance.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited program in an area of human services.
• High school diploma or GED equivalent with minimum 2 years experience.
• Knowledge of therapeutic relationship processes and age-specific development.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct patient care under the supervision of a Registered Nurse.
• Ensure a safe and therapeutic environment.
• Conduct crisis interventions and assist with activities of daily living.

Skills

Knowledge of psychiatric group processes

Crisis management

Behavior management

Education

Bachelor’s degree in human services

High school diploma or GED equivalent

Job description

Responsibilities

Located on a 27‑acre wooded campus, Fairmount Behavioral Health System is a peaceful, therapeutic environment for patients and families. Fairmount is a major regional resource for children, adolescents and adults who have psychiatric and behavioral problems as well as alcohol and drug dependency needs. The spacious campus borders Fairmount Park in the Roxborough section of Philadelphia. With one of the leading alcohol and drug detox and rehab programs in Philadelphia, Fairmount is the provider of choice for individuals requiring specialized co‑occurring psychiatric and chemical dependency treatment.

The part‑time Mental Health Technician provides direct patient care under the supervision of a Registered Nurse. Primary responsibilities include the provision of a safe and therapeutic milieu, crisis interventions, and activities of daily living.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited program in an area of human services, such as psychology, sociology, political science, counseling, criminal justice, pastoral counseling, elementary/special education, or family therapy.
• A high school diploma or GED equivalent, plus a minimum of 2 years of experience (paid or unpaid) in a human service field involving direct contact with individuals receiving services.
• Knowledge of psychiatric group processes, therapeutic relationship processes, age‑specific growth and development, limit setting, behavior management, and crisis management with aggressive behaviors.

Benefits

• 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
• Career development opportunities within UHS and its 300+ subsidiaries
• Tuition assistance

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