Mental Health Technician (MHT) Opportunity As a Mental Health Technician, you'll play a hands-on role in supporting patients through some of the most critical moments. You'll provide attentive care and supervision, build meaningful, trust-based relationships, and actively contribute to each patient's treatment journey. From observing and documenting behaviors to stepping in with compassionate crisis intervention when needed, you'll be a vital part of a collaborative team dedicated to safety, healing, and positive outcomes. Job Duties/Responsibilities Be a steady, supportive presence in patients' daily lives—guiding them through meals, activities, and programming while helping create a structured, engaging environment where they can thrive Stay one step ahead to keep everyone safe—using awareness, quick thinking, and sound judgement to anticipate challenges and calmy de-escalate situations Build genuine, trust-based relationships through positive communication, active listening, and consistent encouragement of healthy behaviors and boundaries Partner with Clinical and Admissions teams to support screenings and assessments, playing an important role in each patient's care journey from the very start Champion patient dignity and independence by supporting daily living needs, empowering individuals to build confidence and take meaningful steps forward Requirements High School Diploma or GED required Must be 21+ years of age Experience of 1+ year in behavioral health preferred Excellent written and verbal communication skills Proven ability to successfully perform in a fast-paced work environment Benefit & Rewards Highlights Challenging and rewarding work environment Competitive compensation & generous Paid Time Off Excellent Medical, Dental, Vision and Prescription Drug Plans 401(K) with company match and discounted stock plan SoFi Student Loan Refinancing Program Tuition saving to continue your nursing education with Chamberlain University Career development opportunities within UHS and its 300+ Subsidiaries! Pet Insurance More information is available on our

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