Mental Health Technician (MHT)

UHS • Doylestown, PA

1d • Onsite

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. The facility is located on a 12-acre campus in Bucks County and provides treatment in a homelike environment.

Mental Health Technicians provide direct patient care in the Acute Psychiatric Inpatient Hospitalization and Residential Treatment Program for youth with autism spectrum disorder. Under the supervision of a registered nurse, they help maintain a therapeutic and safe milieu, use trauma-informed practices during patient interactions, and ensure appropriate levels of supervision.

Full-time schedules are evening (3:00 p.m.–11:30 p.m.) or night (11:00 p.m.–7:30 a.m.), totaling 40 hours per week. Part-time schedules are day (7:00 a.m.–3:30 p.m.), evening (3:00 p.m.–11:30 p.m.), or night (11:00 p.m.–7:30 a.m.), totaling 24 hours per week. Both employment schedules require working every other Saturday and Sunday. Overtime is available for interested employees. The role offers a benefits package and a joining bonus of $6,000 for full-time employees or $4,000 for part-time employees, subject to completing the onboarding package within seven days of the job offer.

Requirements

• Must be at least 21 years old.
• Must have a bachelor's degree from an accredited program in a human services 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.
• Must be able to work every other Saturday and Sunday.

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.
• Follow trauma-informed care practices for safe interactions with patients and residents.
• Ensure the proper level of supervision is maintained.

Benefits

• Competitive pay and benefits
• Tuition reimbursement
• Career growth opportunities within UHS
• Supportive, team-oriented environment
• Generous paid time off
• 401(k) with company match
• Student loan refinancing program
• Full-time and part-time benefits packages
• Joining bonus of $6,000 for full-time employees or $4,000 for part-time employees

What This Job Offers

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