Mental Health Technician

Mental Health TechMake a meaningful impact on behavioral healthcare. As a Mental Health Tech (MHT), you will work directly with patients while partnering with nurses, therapists, and other members of the interdisciplinary treatment team to maintain a safe, supportive, and therapeutic environment. Whether you are building a career in behavioral health or bringing previous experience to the role, this position offers the opportunity to strengthen practical patient-care skills while contributing directly to the treatment environment.What You Will Do:Provide direct support and supervision to patients in an inpatient behavioral health settingAssist with maintaining a safe, structured, and therapeutic environmentObserve patient behaviors and communicate relevant changes to the clinical teamSupport patients with daily activities and treatment programmingParticipate in therapeutic activities and milieu managementWork collaboratively with nurses, therapists, and other members of the treatment teamFollow hospital safety, documentation, and patient-care proceduresQualifications:Required Qualifications:High school diploma or equivalentCPR/BLS Certification through the American Heart Association (AHA)Preferred Qualifications:Previous behavioral health, psychiatric, healthcare, residential, or direct-care experienceBachelor's degreeWhat Will Help You Succeed:Success in this role comes from compassion and empathy, strong communication skills, and the ability to remain calm under pressure. You'll thrive by building trusting relationships with patients, working collaboratively with a multidisciplinary team, and demonstrating sound judgment, adaptability, and a commitment to maintaining a safe, supportive, and therapeutic environment.About The Psychiatric Institute of Washington:For nearly 50 years, The Psychiatric Institute of Washington (PIW) has provided behavioral healthcare to children, adolescents, and adults throughout the Washington, D.C. community. Our 130-bed facility offers inpatient, outpatient, and partial hospitalization programs designed to help patients find hope, stability, and a path toward a healthier future. At PIW, our team brings together professionals from across clinical, administrative, operational, and support disciplines who share a commitment to compassionate, patient-centered care.Why Choose PIW?At PIW, your work is a part of something meaningful, and every role contributes to helping individuals navigate some of life's most challenging moments. When you join PIW, you will have the opportunity to work alongside dedicated behavioral healthcare professionals, grow your skills, and build a career within an organization committed to passionate care, collaboration, and continuous improvement.Benefits & Rewards:We believe a rewarding career should support your life both inside and outside of work. As a full-time Mental Health Tech, you may be eligible for a variety of benefits that support your health, well-being, and professional growth, including:Challenging and rewarding work environmentGenerous Paid Time OffEmployee Assistance Program (EAP)Excellent Medical, Dental, Vision and Prescription Drug PlansAdditional insurance coverage (such as life insurance, disability insurance, and pet insurance)Pre-tax Metro SmartTrip Benefits401(K) with company match and discounted stock planTuition Reimbursement and Student Loan Repayment ProgramSoFi Student Loan Refinancing ProgramTuition savings to continue your nursing education with Chamberlain UniversityCareer development opportunities within UHS and its 300+ Subsidiaries!More information is available on our Benefits Guest Website: benefits.uhsguest.comReady to Make an Impact?If you are looking to build meaningful experience in behavioral health, support patients through challenging moments, and grow as a part of a collaborative team, we would love to hear from you. Apply today and take the next step in your behavioral healthcare career with the Psychiatric Institute of Washington!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. 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