TECH - MH/BH (NO DEGREE)

Fairmount Behavioral Health System; Philadelphia (Philadelphia County); On-site; USD 22,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation

Generous PTO

Health plans

401(k) with company match

Student loan refinancing

Career development

Tuition assistance

Job summary

Fairmount Behavioral Health System in Philadelphia on a 27-acre campus is seeking a Mental Health Technician to provide direct patient care under RN supervision. You will help maintain a safe, therapeutic milieu, perform crisis interventions, and assist with activities of daily living for patients with psychiatric and behavioral health needs.

The role offers opportunities to grow within UHS and its network of facilities, with comprehensive benefits including health plans, retirement options,

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in human services or related field.
• High school diploma or GED required.
• Knowledge of psychiatric group processes and crisis management.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct patient care under RN supervision.
• Maintain a safe and therapeutic milieu.
• Perform crisis interventions as needed.
• Assist with activities of daily living.

Skills

Crisis management

Behavior management

Therapeutic milieu

Developmental knowledge

Education

Bachelor's degree in human services

High school diploma or GED

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 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

Visit us online at: https://fairmountbhs.com/

This Opportunity Offers The Following

• 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

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree from an accredited program in an area of human services, which includes, but may not be limited to the following: psychology, sociology, political science, counseling, criminal justice, pastoral counseling, elementary/special education, or family therapy.
• A high school diploma or General Education Development (GED) equivalent
• Must possess knowledge of psychiatric group processes, therapeutic relationship processes, age-specific growth and development, limit setting, and behavior management, crisis management with aggressive behaviors.

Universal Health Services, Inc. (UHS) is one of the nation's largest and most respected health care management companies operating through its subsidiary acute care hospitals, behavioral health facilities, and ambulatory centers nationwide. Founded in 1978, UHS subsidiaries now have more than 90,000 employees. The UHS business strategy is to build or purchase health care properties in rapidly growing markets and create a strong franchise based on exceptional service and effective cost control. Our success comes from a responsive management style and a service philosophy based on integrity, competence, and compassion.

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.

We believe that diversity and inclusion among our teammates is critical to our success.