Mental Health Technician - Residential Treatment Center

Responsibilities

Mental Health Technician Opportunity - Residential Treatment Center

The Pavilion Behavioral Health System includes a 110 bed inpatient hospital, a residential treatment center for youth and a residential addictions treatment program. Outpatient services include partial hospitalization and intensive outpatient services, as well as The Pavilion Foundation School, a private day school serving students with learning disabilities and behavior disorders. The Pavilion is located in Champaign, IL, within minutes of the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign campus.

The Pavilion's Residential Treatment Center holds two 12-bed units and one 10-bed unit for youth ages 10 – 18 who require long-term treatment for severe and chronic psychiatric disorders. We are dedicated to working with our residents and their families to develop specific behavioral plans to help patients successfully transition to a less restrictive therapeutic environment.

Website: https://pavilionhospital.com/

The Mental Health Technician is a vital part of The Pavilion's treatment team. This is a full time or part time position with an opportunity to work on the evening or overnight shift.

Who You Are

It’s the opportunity to make a difference that drives you. It's taking the time to really listen to a patient so you can do your best to help. It's the camaraderie among professionals who push you further than you ever thought you could go. You are physically and mentally fit and have what it takes to care for patients of all ages. You are as equally diligent and attentive during quiet times as you are a in a crisis situation. You are a highly empathetic individual with a high level of emotional and social intelligence. Your satisfaction comes from a patient’s noticeable progress or a sincere word of thanks from your patient's family. It's these experiences that solidify your dedication to helping others.

As a Mental Health Technician, you will:

• Supervise day-to-day programming of RTC residents

• Implement daily programming for residents according to posted schedule

• Adhere to departmental and organizational policies and procedures

• Be responsive and effective in handling psychiatric emergencies, calms residents, and manages difficult to handle residents as needed

• Implement interventions appropriate to the developmental needs of the patient in accordance with the treatment plan demonstrating sound professional judgment and competency

• Provide feedback in an appropriate and professional manner to staff

• Respond in a straightforward manner with problems and advises administration of such when needed

Benefit Highlights:

• Challenging and rewarding work environment
• Competitive Compensation & Generous Paid Time Off
• Excellent Medical, Dental, Vision and Prescription Drug Plan
• 401(K) with company match and discounted stock plan
• Career development opportunities within UHS and its 300+ Subsidiaries
• Shift differentials are paid for evening, night and weekend shifts

About Universal Health Services

One of the nation’s largest and most respected providers of hospital and healthcare services, Universal Health Services, Inc. (UHS) has built an impressive record of achievement and performance. Growing steadily since its inception into an esteemed Fortune 500® corporation, annual revenues during 2025 were $17.4 billion. In 2026, UHS was again recognized as one of Fortune World’s Most Admired Companies™ and in 2025, was listed in Forbes ranking of America’s Largest Public Companies.

Headquartered in King of Prussia, PA, UHS has approximately 101,500 employees and continues to grow through its subsidiaries. Operating acute care hospitals, behavioral health facilities, outpatient facilities and ambulatory care access points, an insurance offering, a physician network and various related services located in 40 U.S. states, Washington, D.C., Puerto Rico and the United Kingdom. For additional information visit www.uhs.com.

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Qualifications

Requirements

• High School diploma or GED required; CNA preferred; Associates degree or Bachelor's degree in a related field preferred
• College student who has obtained or are pursuing their degree in behavioral health, psychology, nursing or human services are preferred. Nursing Students Strongly preferred
• One (1) or more year(s) of experience preferred - Preferable experience includes: Experience working within an inpatient psychiatric hospital or residential setting with children, adolescents and/or adults.
• Experience with utilizing crisis intervention verbal and physical techniques
• Experience conducting group therapy sessions, performing vital signs and documenting nursing progress notes.

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