Mental Health Tech (MHT) – Full-Time, Day Shift

UHS • Washington, DC

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About The Position

The Mental Health Tech (MHT) works directly with patients in an inpatient behavioral health setting and partners with nurses, therapists, and other interdisciplinary treatment team members to maintain a safe, supportive, and therapeutic environment. The role offers an opportunity to develop practical patient-care skills while contributing to the treatment environment. Success requires compassion, empathy, strong communication, calmness under pressure, sound judgment, adaptability, and collaborative relationship-building with patients and the multidisciplinary team.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• CPR/BLS certification through the American Heart Association (AHA).
• Compassion and empathy, strong communication skills, and the ability to remain calm under pressure.
• Ability to build trusting relationships with patients, work collaboratively with a multidisciplinary team, and demonstrate sound judgment, adaptability, and commitment to a safe, supportive, therapeutic environment.

Nice To Haves

• Previous behavioral health, psychiatric, healthcare, residential, or direct-care experience.
• Bachelor's degree.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct support and supervision to patients in an inpatient behavioral health setting.
• Help maintain a safe, structured, and therapeutic environment.
• Observe patient behaviors and communicate relevant changes to the clinical team.
• Support patients with daily activities and treatment programming.
• Participate in therapeutic activities and milieu management.
• Collaborate with nurses, therapists, and other treatment team members.
• Follow hospital safety, documentation, and patient-care procedures.

Benefits

• Generous paid time off.
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP).
• Medical, dental, vision, and prescription drug plans.
• Additional insurance coverage, including life insurance, disability insurance, and pet insurance.
• Pre-tax Metro SmartTrip benefits.
• 401(k) with company match and discounted stock plan.
• Tuition reimbursement and student loan repayment program.
• SoFi student loan refinancing program.
• Tuition savings for continuing nursing education with Chamberlain University.
• Career development opportunities within UHS and its subsidiaries.
• Shift differentials for eligible shifts.
• Weekend differential based on schedule.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED