U

Universal Health Services

Manages hospitals and behavioral health facilities

Admissions Mental Health Technician

Nursing & Frontline Patient CareConfirmed live in the last 24 hours
Full-timeOrlando, FL, USANo salary listed

About the Job

Requirements

  • A high school diploma or equivalent is required.
  • Ability to pass a Level 2 Background Investigation.
  • Two years of experience working in a psychiatric setting.
  • CPR certification is required and may be acquired after hire.
  • Effective oral and written communication skills.
  • Teamwork skills.
  • Availability to attend the full hospital and departmental orientations: Week 1, Monday–Friday, 8 AM–5 PM; Week 2, Monday and Tuesday, 9 AM–5 PM.

Responsibilities

  • Provide direct care to children, adolescents, and adult patients with psychiatric disorders to ensure their safety and well-being in the Admissions/Assessment area.
  • Observe and monitor patients.
  • Facilitate therapeutic groups.
  • Conduct searches and secure contraband.
  • Assist with daily living skills.
  • Manage patient behavior and the milieu.
  • Document in the patient record.

Desired Qualifications

  • A bachelor's degree is 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

Recently Posted Jobs

Explore more opportunities at Universal Health Services

See more jobs