Mental Health Technician - Behavioral Health

Mental Health Tech

GW Health opened its doors this April as the first new full-service hospital in Washington, DC in more than 25 years! Integrating clinical care with existing community providers, Federally Qualified Health Centers (FQHC's), The George Washington University Hospital, and our Urgent Care Center in Ward 8, this enhanced integrated delivery system will establish a robust network of care for all District residents, but more importantly, it will ensure residents of Wards 7 and 8 have access to high quality care in their community. Our advanced hospital will offer 136 beds (with the ability to expand to 184 beds), a verified trauma center, adult and pediatric emergency departments, maternal health and newborn delivery, an ambulatory pavilion for clinic visits and other outpatient services, onsite 550-car parking garage, and a helipad for emergency transport.

Total rewards for our Mental Health Tech (MHT) include: generous tuition assistance program, career development opportunities, diverse programming, healthstream online learning catalogue, competitive compensation, excellent medical, dental, vision and prescription drug plans, 401(k) with company match and discounted stock plan, pet insurance, sofi student loan refinancing program.

What do our current MHTs value at Cedar Hill Regional & UHS? A safe and supportive environment that puts patient care first and values the nursing profession. One of the most rewarding aspects of working as a Mental Health Tech (MHT) 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 nurses and nursing 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 leadership programs and nursing executive tract. We are proud of our robust continuing education options and opportunities for skills diversification and career advancement as a Mental Health Tech (MHT) 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, we are a System of Care, and you have a voice.

Qualifications requirements: high school diploma or equivalent, college degree in behavioral science or one year psychiatric technician experience in an in-patient acute psychiatric hospital preferred.

Skills: ability to manage multiple and changing priorities, excellence customer service skills, ability to communicate confidently and professionally with superiors, peers and customers, knowledge of medical terminology, fundamental computer skills and keyboard familiarity.

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.