Mental Health Technician (Full Time)

UHS

Posted 2 months ago

Full Time

Huntington, West Virginia

In Person

Smart Summary

Responsibilities

Mental Health Technicians develop and maintain therapeutic relationships while ensuring safe, quality, and cost-effective patient care. They are responsible for conducting patient rounds, managing crisis situations, and participating as an effective member of the clinical care team.

Qualifications

You have a High School Diploma or Equivalent and possess six months of experience in a mental health setting. You are capable of developing and maintaining therapeutic relationships, ensuring patient confidentiality, and interacting therapeutically to de-escalate crises.

Must Have Skills for ATS

Mental health setting experience

Job Description

Responsibilities

Job description:

This position qualifies for up to a $3,000 sign-on/retention bonus!

LOVE WHAT YOU DO!

This full-time opportunity as a Mental Health Technician (MHT) at River Park Hospital's Huntington location. The full-time position offers 40 hours per week and full benefits for full-time status. Mental Health Technicians develop and maintain a therapeutic relationship throughout the healthcare continuum. MHTs assure and improve quality care by facilitating the patient and family’s right to receive safe, quality, and cost-effective care. MHTs maintain and protect confidentiality regarding all aspects of patient care and information. MHTs demonstrate a commitment to meeting the learning needs of patients by utilizing appropriate resources to meet those needs and achieve positive patient outcomes. Technicians are required to conduct patient rounds related to routine and heightened observation status as well as interact in a therapeutic manner to decrease crisis within the patient care setting and finally, demonstrate respect and understanding for patients, peers and other clinical disciplines and participates as an effective member of the patient care team to implement an integrated approach to care whilst demonstrating leadership behaviors and commitment to the development of self and others.

This position also qualifies for up to a $3,000 sign-on/retention bonus!


Qualifications

River Park Hospital, a 165-bed facility and a leader in behavioral health care, located in Huntington, WV. River Park provides acute inpatient services to children, adolescents, adults and seniors and features a 22-bed residential treatment program for children and adolescents and a 25-bed adult forensic unit. River Park was recently recognized as a Top Performer by Joint Commission and maintains the highest standards for quality care.

Benefits for Mental Health Technician include:

  • Challenging and rewarding work environment
  • Career development opportunities within UHS and its 300+ Subsidiaries!
  • Excellent Medical, Dental, Vision and Prescription Drug Plans
  • Flexible scheduling
  • Employee assistance program
  • Employee discount program
  • Competitive Compensation & Generous Paid Time Off (21 PTO days per year)
  • Excellent Medical, Dental, Vision and Prescription Drug Plans
  • 401(K) with company match and discounted stock plan
  • SoFi Student Loan Refinancing Program
  • Tuition Assistance up to $5,250/yr
  • Pet Insurance

If you would like to learn more about the Mental Health Technician position before applying, please contact Andrew Adkins, Recruitment Coordinator at andrew.adkins3@uhsinc.com or at 304-526-9348

What do current therapists value at River Park Hospital and UHS?

A safe and supportive environment that puts patient care first and values the therapy profession. One of the most rewarding aspects of working as a Therapist is providing excellent care, comfort, and security to the patients and families you treat, at their most vulnerable times. You are never alone, as you are part of a large, nationwide network of peer therapist and social workers and leaders that educate the field, routinely exchange ideas, and review current topics within the industry. Having the opportunity to grow, learn, and advance in your career through our Program Managers and Director of Clinical Services. We are proud of our robust continuing education options and opportunities for skills diversification and career advancement as a Therapist or Social Worker with UHS. We want to help you succeed and grow in your profession and enjoy a sense of belonging and trust that comes through your expanding experience. At UHS, you have a voice.

About Universal Health Services

One of the nation’s largest and most respected providers of hospital and healthcare services, Universal Health Services, Inc. (UHS) has built an impressive record of achievement and performance. Growing steadily since its inception into an esteemed Fortune 500 corporation, annual revenues were $13.4 billion in 2022. During the year, UHS was again recognized as one of the World’s Most Admired Companies by Fortune; and listed in Forbes ranking of America’s Largest Public Companies. Headquartered in King of Prussia, PA, UHS has approximately 94,000 employees and continues to grow through its subsidiaries. Operating acute care hospitals, behavioral health facilities, outpatient facilities and ambulatory care access points, an insurance offering, a physician network and various related services located all over the U.S. states, Washington, D.C., Puerto Rico and the United Kingdom. www.uhs.com

Mental Health Technician Job Requirements:

· High School Diploma or Equivalent

· Six months experience in a mental health setting preferred

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.

Notice

At UHS and all subsidiaries, our Human Resources departments and recruiters are here to help prospective candidates with matching skillset and experience with the best possible career at UHS and our subsidiaries. We take pride in creating a highly efficient and best in class candidate experience. During the recruitment process, no recruiter or employee will request financial or personal information (Social Security Number, credit card or bank information, etc.) from you via email. The recruiters will not email you from a public webmail client like Hotmail, Gmail, Yahoo Mail etc. If you feel suspicious of a job posting or job-related email, let us know by contacting us at: https://uhs.alertline.com or 1-800-852-3449

Job Type: Full-time

Benefits:

  • 401(k)
  • 401(k) matching
  • Dental insurance
  • Employee assistance program
  • Employee discount
  • Flexible schedule
  • Flexible spending account
  • Health insurance
  • Health savings account
  • Life insurance
  • Paid time off
  • Parental leave
  • Professional development assistance
  • Referral program
  • Retirement plan
  • Tuition reimbursement
  • Vision insurance

UHS

Located in Aiken, South Carolina, which was named 2018’s “Best Small Town in the South” by Southern Living Magazine, Aiken Regional Medical Centers is a 273 licensed-bed acute care facility that offers a comprehensive range of specialties and services. Aiken Regional is dedicated to patient safety and providing quality healthcare services, many of which are recognized on a state, regional or national level including a Certified Primary Heart Attack Center, a Certified Primary Stroke Center and an Advanced Heart Failure Certification from The Joint Commission® and American Heart Association®. Aiken Regional receives more than 42,000 emergency room visits, performs nearly 9,000 surgeries and delivers over 1,100 babies each year. More than 1,200 associates, a medical staff of more than 200 multi-specialty physicians, and a team of 230 volunteers keep the hospital going with their dedication to quality and excellence. To learn more about Aiken Regional, visit aikenregional.com. Aiken Regional Medical Centers is owned and operated by a subsidiary of one of the largest hospital companies in the nation, Universal Health Services, Inc., based in King of Prussia, PA, and is accredited by The Joint Commission and licensed by the State of South Carolina. Social media accounts are managed by Marketing. We are unable to provide medical advice through social media. Please contact your physician, or in case of emergency, call 911. Although we do our best to respond to comments and messages, there may be a delay in response time, and we may not be able to respond due to the nature of the message. Visit our website for language assistance, disability accommodations, the non-discrimination notice, Terms of Service and other disclaimers. Thank you.
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