Job detail

Mental health technician - Full-Time - Day shift

UHS

#Behavioral Health #Patient Care #Healthcare Services #Crisis Intervention #Activities of Daily Living #Safety Guidelines #Mental Health Technician #Treatment Plan

Quick overview

The Mental Health Technician provides direct patient care, assists with activities of daily living, and implements treatment plans under nursing supervision. They are responsible for maintaining a safe environment and observing patients to ensure their well-being during emotional crises.

Requirements summary

Candidates must have a high school diploma or equivalent, with a college degree considered a plus. The role requires a passion for working with children, adolescents, and adults experiencing mental health and addiction disorders.

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Job description

Responsibilities

Mental Health Technician - Full-time Day Shift 6

00 am - 2:30 pm
Michiana
Behavioral
Health (a
UHS facility): Michiana Behavioral Health offers respectful, dignified care to adults, children and teens experiencing emotional crisis and mental distress. We take a holistic approach to treatment, providing thoughtful and ethical care to those struggling with depression, anxiety, substance abuse and more. We’re available 24/7 to provide a confidential, no-cost mental health assessment.
For more information, please visit our website: https://michianabehavioralhealth.com

Position Summary

The Mental Health Technician plays an integral role in our comprehensive patient centered care model. Typical responsibilities include the following: Orient patient to unit and program. Carry out teaching activities identified in the treatment plan under the supervision of the nurse in charge. Provide continuous patient care and assist patients in all areas. Establish and maintain therapeutic boundaries complying with established training program. Demonstrate responsibility for observation of patients at all times. Assist patient with activities of daily living. Practice universal precautions and environment safety guidelines. 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 during 2025 were $17.4 billion. In 2026, UHS was again recognized as one of Fortune World’s Most Admired Companies™ and in 2025, was listed in Forbes ranking of America’s Largest Public Companies. Headquartered in King of Prussia, PA, UHS has approximately 101,500 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 in 40 U.S. states, Washington, D.C., Puerto Rico and the United Kingdom. For additional information visit www.uhs.com. From Fortune, ©2025, 2026 Fortune Media IP Limited. All rights reserved. Used under license.

Qualifications

Requirements

High School Graduate or equivalent. College degree a plus. Willing to train the right individual that has a passion for children, adolescents, and adults with mental health and addiction disorders. Experience working with children and adolescents a plus.

Hours

40 hours/week.
Day shift (6:00 am - 2:30 pm). Must be able to work rotating weekends.
Benefit highlights: 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 Free Basic Life Insurance Tuition Reimbursement $500 Sign On Bonus for Full-time 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. Avoid and Report Recruitment Scams We are aware of a scam whereby imposters are posing as Recruiters from UHS, and our subsidiary hospitals and facilities. Beware of anyone requesting financial or personal information. At UHS and all our subsidiaries, our Human Resources departments and recruiters are here to help prospective candidates by matching skill set and experience with the best possible career path at UHS and our subsidiaries. During the recruitment process, no recruiter or employee will request financial or personal information (e.g., Social Security Number, credit card or bank information, etc.) from you via email. Our recruiters will not email you from a public webmail client like Hotmail, Gmail, Yahoo Mail, etc. If you suspect a fraudulent job posting or job-related email mentioning UHS or its subsidiaries, we encourage you to report such concerns to appropriate law enforcement. We encourage you to refer to legitimate UHS and UHS subsidiary career websites to verify job opportunities and not rely on unsolicited calls from recruiters.