TECH - MH/BH (DEGREE)

SandyPines Adolescent Residential Treatment Center; Town of Florida (NY); On-site; USD 35,000 - 50,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Career development opportunities

Generous paid time off

401(K) with company match

Job summary

SandyPines Adolescent Residential Treatment Center is looking for a Mental Health Technician (MHT) to join their team in Florida, New York. The MHT will oversee patient care, lead therapeutic groups and ensure a safe environment. Ideal candidates will have previous healthcare experience and current BLS certification.

This full-time role involves 12-hour shifts and offers competitive compensation and a comprehensive benefits package, including medical, dental, and retirement plans.

Qualifications

• At least one year of previous experience in a healthcare or behavioral health setting preferred.
• Must be able to prioritize workload and effectively multi-task in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Provide milieu management and patient care supervision.
• Lead therapeutic patient groups and conduct patient supervision rounds.
• Participate in crisis intervention situations as necessary.

Skills

BLS certification

Crisis Prevention Intervention training

Excellent listening skills

Effective communication

Problem-solving

Education

High school graduate or equivalent

Job description

Responsibilities

The Mental Health Technician (MHT), under the direction of a Registered Nurse, is an active member of the patient treatment team and will provide the following to patients whose ages range from adolescent through geriatrics, dependent upon specific units worked: milieu management and continuous patient care supervision, interactions & role modeling to patients; ensure a safe environment, lead therapeutic MHT patient groups; conduct Q15 rounds and one-to-one patient supervision as well as participate in crisis intervention situations as needed. Follow the therapeutic interventions outlined by the treatment team for each patient and maintain awareness of the patient’s individualized plan of care including goals and interventions.

Benefits

• Challenging and rewarding work environment
• Career development opportunities within UHS and its subsidiaries
• Competitive compensation
• Excellent medical, dental, vision and prescription drug plan
• 401(K) with company match and discounted stock plan
• Generous paid time off
• Pet insurance
• More information available on our benefits guest website: uhsguest.com

Qualifications

Mental Health Technician (MHT) – Full time, 12‑hour shifts (7 am – 7:30 pm).

Education & Training

• High school graduate or equivalent.
• At least one (1) year of previous experience in a healthcare setting and/or previous behavioral health experience strongly preferred.

Knowledge and Skills

• Current BLS certification required.
• Must complete and maintain training in Crisis Prevention Intervention (CPI) – aggression management, crisis intervention, and restraint training. Training may be obtained during new hire orientation.
• Must pass competency exams within 90 days of hire.
• May be required to work overtime and flexible hours.
• Must be able to prioritize workload, effectively multi‑task and problem‑solve in a fast‑paced environment. Excellent listening, communication, prioritization, and follow‑through skills with strong focus on providing high‑quality patient care.

Physical Requirements

Continuous verbal and written communication, hearing ordinary conversation. Occasionally hearing high‑pitched or low‑pitched sounds. Continuous firm/simple grasping and fine manipulating of both hands.

EEO Statement

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