Mental Health Tech (MHT) - Weekend
About The Position
Foundations Behavioral Health in Doylestown, Pennsylvania provides behavioral health treatment and academic programs to children, adolescents, and young adults ages 5 through 21, with specialized programs for youth with autism spectrum disorders. The facility is located on a 12-acre campus in Bucks County and provides treatment in a homelike environment. Mental Health Techs provide direct patient care under the supervision of a registered nurse. They help maintain a therapeutic and safe milieu, use trauma-informed practices in interactions with patients and residents, and ensure the appropriate level of supervision. This is a weekend position scheduled for 32 hours per week: Saturday and Sunday, 3:00 p.m. to 7:30 a.m. The role is part-time and eligible for a weekend differential. Overtime may be available on various shifts. A $4,000 joining bonus is offered, subject to completing the onboarding package within seven days of the job offer. Candidates must be at least 21 years old.
Requirements
- Must be at least 21 years old.
- Option 1: Bachelor's degree from an accredited program in a human services area, including fields such as psychology, sociology, political science, counseling, criminal justice, pastoral counseling, elementary or special education, or family therapy.
- Option 2: 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 as needed, including brushing teeth, dressing, toileting, and showering.
- Provide direct patient care under the supervision of a registered nurse and maintain the appropriate level of supervision.
Benefits
- Part-time benefits package
- Weekend differential
- $4,000 joining bonus, subject to completing the onboarding package within seven days of the job offer
- 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 within UHS and its subsidiaries
- Pet insurance
- Opportunity for overtime on various shifts
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Part-time
