Mental Health Technician

Mental Health Technician

The Mental Health Technician (MHT) provides direct care and supervision for residents, assure residents are kept safe, learn and practice appropriate hygiene and self-help skills, and are aware of rules and expectations. MHT's act as a role model for residents, demonstrating effective problem solving and decision-making skills. Exposure to psychiatric patients who may exhibit violent/aggressive behavior. Assist in providing recreational and therapeutic activities for the residents, transporting residents to and from medical appointments, and assuring scheduled programming is carried out. Perform duties as assigned in accordance with the ANA Standards of Practice for Psychiatric Mental Health Care, and facility mission, values, policies, and behavioral standards. Mental Health Technicians report to the Milieu Manager under the direction of the Chief Nursing Officer.

Shift Availability: Full Time 40hr/wk 11pm-7:30am (child adolescent population) Full Time 40hr/wk 7am-3:30pm (adult population)

Cedar Ridge Behavioral Hospital (a UHS facility) provides inpatient and residential treatment services for youth ages 5-17, as well as inpatient, partial hospitalization and intensive outpatient services for adults ages 18+. Our treatment programs provide a structured and supportive treatment environment that promotes self-acceptance and helps stabilize patients suffering from acute psychiatric illness. Our multidisciplinary treatment teams consist of psychiatrists, licensed therapists and highly specialized nurses who collaborate to develop and implement effective and compassionate treatment plans for our patients. Cedar Ridge is a behavioral health facility that encompasses a 206-bed acute psychiatric hospital and residential treatment center on a beautifully wooded campus with a stocked pond, school, gym, outdoor courtyard and playground.

Benefits include: Competitive compensation and generous paid time off Excellent medical, dental, vision and prescription drug plan Employee assistance program available for employees and family 401(K) with company match and discounted stock plan Basic life insurance and optional supplemental life insurance Referral & sign-on bonus options for certain positions Challenging and rewarding work environment SoFi student loan refinancing program Career development opportunities within UHS and its 300+ subsidiaries!

Qualifications: High school diploma or equivalent required Bachelor's degree in psychology or related field preferred Six (6) months to one (1) year of experience working with a psychiatric in-patient population preferred Must be able to work 12 hours day, standing and walking for prolonged periods Must be at least 21 years of age Successfully complete a drug test Successfully pass a national background check Must possess valid drivers license Physical agility to manage patients Ability to push, pull and lift up to 40 pounds. Strong computer skills Excellent communication skills Exposure to psychiatric patients who may exhibit violent/aggressive behavior Potential for exposure to communicable diseases, blood/body fluids and other hazardous waste The ideal candidate is dependable, empathetic, compassionate and must be reliable

About Universal Health Services: Universal Health Services is one of the nation's largest and most respected providers of hospital and healthcare services. Growing steadily since its inception into an esteemed Fortune 500® corporation, annual revenues during 2025 were $17.4 billion. In 2026, UHS was again recognized as one of Fortune World's Most Admired Companies™ and in 2025, was listed in Forbes ranking of America's Largest Public Companies. Headquartered in King of Prussia, PA, UHS has approximately 101,500 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 in 40 U.S. states, Washington, D.C., Puerto Rico and the United Kingdom.