Mental Health Tech (MHT)

UHS • Philadelphia, PA

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About The Position

Fairmount Behavioral Health Hospital is hiring a part-time Mental Health Technician (MHT) to provide direct patient care under the supervision of a Registered Nurse. The role focuses on maintaining a safe and therapeutic milieu, providing crisis interventions, and assisting patients with activities of daily living. The position is 16 hours per week on the 3 p.m.–11:30 p.m. shift.

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.

Requirements

• Either 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 plus at least two years of paid or unpaid human services experience involving direct contact with people receiving services, such as coaching, teaching, or case management.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct patient care under the supervision of a Registered Nurse.
• Help provide a safe and therapeutic milieu.
• Provide crisis interventions.
• Assist patients with activities of daily living.

Benefits

• Competitive compensation
• Generous paid time off
• Medical, dental, vision, and prescription drug plans
• 401(k) with company match
• Discounted stock plan
• SoFi Student Loan Refinancing Program
• Tuition savings to continue nursing education with Chamberlain University
• Career development opportunities
• Pet insurance
• Continuing education options
• Leadership development opportunities

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Entry Level