Mental Health Technician

Mental Health Technician PositionFairmount Behavioral Health Hospital is hiring Mental Health Technicians (MHT) for part-time (24 hours/week) 3p-11:30p shift. The MHT position 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. Fairmount Behavioral Health Hospital provides comprehensive behavioral healthcare for children, adolescents, adults, and senior adults suffering from mental health and addictive illnesses. Fairmount is a 239 bed, short-term, acute care hospital offering inpatient, partial and intensive outpatient hospitalization, as well as specialized treatment programs for chemical dependency. Fairmount has an excellent reputation as an innovative hospital with caring, dedicated staff, experienced in the delivery of behavioral healthcare. Located in Philadelphia, PA, Fairmount is situated in close proximity to the Wissahickon Valley Park and Morris Arboretum, offering a beautiful, peaceful setting with all the conveniences of the city nearby.Fairmount Behavioral Health Hospital offers comprehensive benefits for the Mental Health Tech (MHT) position, such as: Challenging and rewarding work environment Competitive compensation Excellent medical, dental, vision, and prescription drug plan Generous paid time off 401(k) with company match and discounted stock plan Career development opportunities within UHS and its subsidiariesWhat do our current Mental Health Techs value at Fairmount Behavioral? An environment that puts patient care first. 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. Having the opportunity to grow, learn, and advance in your career. There are very robust continuing education options and opportunities for leadership development as a Mental Health Tech (MHT) with UHS. Supportive and responsive leadership. Competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package.About Universal Health Services One of the nation's largest and most respected providers of hospital and healthcare services, Universal Health Services, Inc. has built an impressive record of achievement and performance. Growing steadily since its inception into an esteemed Fortune 300 corporation, annual revenues were $15.8 billion in 2024. 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 99,000 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.Qualifications EITHER 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. – OR – a High school diploma or General Education Development (GED) equivalent. Plus a minimum of 2 years of experience (paid or unpaid) in a human service field. This experience must involve direct contact with the individual receiving services (i.e. coaching, teaching, case management, etc).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.