Mental Health Tech (MHT)

UHS•Philadelphia, PA

3d•Onsite

About The Position

Fairmount Behavioral Health Hospital is hiring a full-time Mental Health Technician (MHT) for 40 hours per week on the 3:00 p.m.–11:30 p.m. shift. The MHT provides direct patient care under the supervision of a Registered Nurse, supporting 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 experiencing mental health and addictive illnesses. The 239-bed, short-term acute-care hospital offers inpatient, partial and intensive outpatient hospitalization, and specialized chemical dependency treatment programs. It is located in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. The hospital describes an environment focused on patient care, with opportunities to learn, grow, and advance. It also highlights continuing education, leadership development, supportive and responsive leadership, and career development opportunities within UHS and its subsidiaries.

Requirements

Meet either of the following education requirements: a bachelor's degree from an accredited program in a human services area, including but not limited to psychology, sociology, political science, counseling, criminal justice, pastoral counseling, elementary or special education, or family therapy; or a high school diploma or GED equivalent.