TECH - MH/BH (NO DEGREE)

Responsibilities Make a Difference in the Lives of Children and Adolescents! We're seeking a highly motivated and compassionate Mental Health Technician (MHT) to join our team at Meridell Achievement Center! As an MHT , you'll play a crucial role in providing direct care services and supervision to our patients, helping them achieve their goals and overcome challenges. Your Impact: Provide individualized support to children and adolescents, including assistance with daily living activities, meal preparation, and medication administration Monitor patient behavior, mood, and emotional state, and report any changes or concerns to the treatment team Assist with patient transportation to and from appointments and activities as needed Ensure patient safety and well-being at all times, including monitoring patient sleep patterns and responding to any emergency situations Work collaboratively with the treatment team to develop and implement individualized treatment plans Provide education and support to patients and their families on mental health issues, coping strategies, and life skills Qualifications What You'll Bring: High School graduate or equivalent (some college preferred) Valid Texas Driver's License and a good driving record (for transports with patients) Must be 21 years old or older to apply Ability to pass a drug screen and state background test Experience working with children and adolescents in a mental health setting (a plus!) What We Offer Competitive salary and benefits package Opportunities for professional growth and development Collaborative and supportive work environment Flexible scheduling, including evenings, weekends, and holidays as needed Make a real difference in the lives of children and adolescents! Who We Are Meridell Achievement Center is a nationally recognized private residential treatment facility that specializes in providing exceptional care for children and adolescents with emotional, behavioral, and neurobehavioral problems for over 60 years. We offer evidence-based treatment and compassionate care through tailored inpatient and outpatient services, with a mission to provide safe, effective, and compassionate mental health and substance use treatment. 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. About Universal Health Services Headquartered in King of Prussia, PA, Universal Health Services, Inc. (NYSE: UHS) is one of the nation’s largest and most respected providers of hospital and healthcare services. Since our founding in 1979, UHS has grown steadily into a premier Fortune 500® corporation perennially recognized by multiple esteemed national rating entities. Through its subsidiaries, UHS operates inpatient acute care facilities, inpatient behavioral health facilities, outpatient and other facilities, nationwide virtual behavioral health services, an insurance offering, a physician network and various related services with physical locations in the U.S., Puerto Rico, Ireland and United Kingdom. From Fortune, ©2025, 2026 Fortune Media IP Limited. All rights reserved. Used under license. #J-18808-Ljbffr Meridell Achievement Center