Mental Health Tech (MHT) - 11p - 7:30a
About The Position
Foundations Behavioral Health in Doylestown, Pennsylvania, provides behavioral health treatment and academic services to children, adolescents, and young adults ages 5 through 21, including programs for youth with autism spectrum disorders. Mental Health Techs work in the Acute Psychiatric Inpatient Hospitalization and Residential Treatment Program for youth with autism spectrum disorder. They provide direct patient care under the supervision of a registered nurse, support a therapeutic and safe milieu using trauma-informed care practices, and ensure the appropriate level of supervision is maintained. The role is full-time, 40 hours per week, on the 11:00 p.m.–7:30 a.m. shift, with an every-other-weekend commitment. Overtime may be available. Candidates must be at least 21 years old.
Requirements
- Must be at least 21 years old.
- Must have a bachelor's degree from an accredited program in human services or a related listed area, such as psychology, sociology, political science, counseling, criminal justice, pastoral counseling, elementary or special education, or family therapy; alternatively, a high school diploma or GED plus two years of paid or unpaid experience in a human services role involving direct contact, such as coaching, teaching, or case management.
- Must be compassionate and demonstrate understanding of Autism Spectrum Disorders.
- Respiratory Fit Testing is required.
Responsibilities
- Maintain a safe and therapeutic milieu by following program schedules and behavior plans.
- Use appropriate crisis intervention and de-escalation skills.
- Complete required clinical documentation.
- Lead therapeutic group sessions.
- Perform Q15 observation rounds.
- Record patient vital signs.
- Assist nurses with head-to-toe assessments.
- Assist patients and residents with activities of daily living, including brushing teeth, dressing, toileting, and showering, when needed.
- Provide direct patient care under the supervision of a registered nurse.
- Follow trauma-informed care practices and maintain the proper level of supervision.
Benefits
- $6,000 commitment bonus; sign-on bonus available.
- Competitive compensation and generous paid time off.
- Medical, dental, vision, and prescription drug plans.
- 401(k) with company match.
- Discounted stock plan.
- SoFi Student Loan Refinancing Program.
- Career development opportunities within UHS and its subsidiaries.
- Tuition reimbursement.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
