RESOURCE MENTAL HEALTH TECH - Part Time/PRN

Resource Mental Health Technician

The Psychiatric Institute of Washington is a 130-bed facility with inpatient, outpatient, and partial hospitalization programs. Excellence in behavioral health programs for children, adolescents, and adults has been the mission of PIW since it opened nearly 50 years ago. As one of the first and only freestanding psychiatric care facilities in Washington, DC, our team has a reputation for providing innovative care. We strive for excellence, never losing sight of providing patients with hope hope that although their stay is relatively brief, they may find the way to a brighter, healthier future.

The Resource Mental Health Technician is responsible for providing direct patient care to adolescents from the ages of 10-17 years of age and adults ages 18-65+ that is congruent with the philosophy and standards of practice defined by the Nursing Department. Responsible for providing direct patient care under the supervision of the registered nurse. Supports and maintains the program philosophy and structure. Participates in group meetings and is responsible for leading task groups. Assist with safe and timely external transports, ensuring patient comfort and adherence to safety protocols. Prior mental health, behavioral health experience required.

Benefit Highlights:

• Generous Paid Time Off
• Excellent Medical, Dental, Vision and Prescription
• Tuition Reimbursement and Student Loan Repay Program
• Employee Assistant Program (EAP)
• Life Insurance and Disability Insurances
• Flexible Spending Account
• Pre-tax Metro SmartTrip Benefits
• Career development opportunities within UHS and its 300+ Subsidiaries!
• 30% tuition savings on RN-BSN, MSN, MPH, and MSW degree and certificate programs
• 20% tuition savings on the DNP program with UHS partnered universities

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.

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.

Qualifications:

• One or more years' experience working in a job-related field in a clinical/healthcare, correctional healthcare, or mental/behavioral health setting preferred
• High School Diploma required
• Bachelor's Degree preferred
• American Heart Association CPR/BLS Certification required