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Universal Health Services

Manages hospitals and behavioral health facilities

Mental Health Technician

Mental & Behavioral HealthConfirmed live in the last 24 hours
Part-timeDearborn, MI, USAIn-person

About the Job

Requirements

  • An associate degree in psychology, sociology, or a similar field is required.
  • Two years of related experience and knowledge of psychiatric patient care techniques with an understanding of mental illness are preferred, not required.

Responsibilities

  • Conduct safety checks on patients every 12 minutes.
  • Supervise patients to maintain safety, conduct room and environmental checks, and perform property checks and contraband searches.
  • Facilitate groups and write group notes.
  • Escort patients to meals and other activities, and remain with patients to provide supervision and safety at all times.
  • Work under the direction of a Registered Nurse.

Desired Qualifications

  • A bachelor's degree in psychology, sociology, or a similar field is preferred.
  • Two years of related experience, knowledge of psychiatric patient care techniques, and an understanding of mental illness are preferred.

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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