Mental Health Technician

Responsibilities

Mental Health Technician Opportunity -

Originally established in 1898, Windsor Laurelwood has been serving the community for over 125 years, providing high-quality behavioral health and substance use treatment services to adults, adolescents, and children. The multidisciplinary treatment team includes board-certified psychiatrists, psychologists, registered nurses, licensed social workers, case managers, milieu and activity therapists. The Windsor Laurelwood team is dedicated to helping you regain control of your life.

The Mental Health Technician is a vital part of Windsor Laurelwood Center for Behavioral Health’s treatment team. This is a full‑time position with an opportunity to work on the day, evening, or overnight shift. Full‑time positions require employees to work every other weekend and there is a competitive shift differential for the evening, night, and weekend shifts.

Who You Are

It’s the opportunity to make a difference that drives you. It's taking the time to really listen to a patient so you can do your best to help. It's the camaraderie among professionals who push you further than you ever thought you could go. You are physically and mentally fit and have what it takes to care for patients of all ages. You are as diligent and attentive during quiet times as you are in a crisis situation. You are a highly empathetic individual with a high level of emotional and social intelligence. Your satisfaction comes from a patient’s noticeable progress or a sincere word of thanks from your patient’s family. These experiences solidify your dedication to helping others.

• Ensure a safe and therapeutic environment
• Provide routine patient care in a psychiatric environment
• Document and communicate unusual or erratic changes in client behaviors
• Assist with patient groups and activities
• Work with culturally and generationally diverse populations to meet their individual needs
• Provide trauma‑informed and age‑specific care
• Maintain therapeutic boundaries and utilize crisis intervention techniques

Benefit Highlights

• Challenging and rewarding work environment
• Competitive compensation & generous paid time off
• Excellent medical, dental, vision and prescription drug plan
• 401(K) with company match and discounted stock plan
• Career development opportunities within UHS and its 300+ subsidiaries
• Shift differentials are paid for evening, night and weekend shifts

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required; Associates or Bachelor’s degree in a related field preferred.
• College student who has obtained or is pursuing a degree in behavioral health, psychology, nursing or human services are preferred.
• Previous experience in a mental health or substance abuse treatment facility is strongly 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.