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Universal Health Services

Manages hospitals and behavioral health facilities

Mental Health Technician

Nursing & Frontline Patient CareConfirmed live in the last 24 hours
Full-timeFort Washington, PA, USANo salary listedIn-person

About the Job

Requirements

  • A Bachelor's degree from an accredited program in a human services area, including psychology, sociology, political science, counseling, criminal justice, pastoral counseling, elementary or special education, or family therapy; alternatively, a high school diploma or GED plus at least two years of paid or unpaid human-services experience involving direct contact with individuals receiving services, such as coaching, teaching, or case management.

Responsibilities

  • Complete and record vital signs according to hospital policy.
  • Use sound judgment during assessments and observe and document changes in patients' appearance, behavior, or ability to work toward treatment plan goals.
  • Identify and communicate changes in a patient's condition to the Charge Nurse and provide information to assist in developing and revising the treatment plan.
  • Establish therapeutic relationships with patients and assist them with personal hygiene, activities of daily living, and other needs through discharge.
  • Use appropriate crisis intervention techniques and respond appropriately to psychiatric emergencies; comply with policy requirements for the use and documentation of seclusion and restraints.
  • Perform problem-solving and decision-making logically and deliberately, using available resources.
  • Document clearly, concisely, and promptly using appropriate clinical terminology.
  • Demonstrate knowledge and skills related to the communication, environmental, and developmental needs of children, as well as issues affecting adolescents, adults, and older adults.
  • Know the seclusion and restraint systems used with children, adolescents, adults, and older adults.
  • Perform other duties or responsibilities assigned by Hospital Administration as necessary for effective facility operations.

About the Company

Universal Health Services

Manages hospitals and behavioral health facilities

Universal Health Services operates a network of acute care hospitals, behavioral health facilities, and ambulatory centers across the United States. It generates its services by acquiring and managing healthcare facilities, then integrating them under centralized operating practices to deliver patient care. The company’s offering is the management and provision of hospital and behavioral health services, with a focus on standardized clinical operations, economies of scale, and nationwide coverage. What sets UHS apart is its long history of growth through acquisitions, its size and scale in both acute and behavioral health markets, and its ability to integrate new facilities while maintaining consistent care quality. Its goal is to provide high-quality healthcare across a broad network, improve patient outcomes, and sustain long-term value for shareholders by expanding access and efficiency in hospital and behavioral health services.

Company size
10,001+
Company stage
IPO
Headquarters
Upper Merion Township, Pennsylvania
Founded
1978

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