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Mental Health Technician (MHT) - Night Shift

Universal Health Services, Inc., Portland, OR, United States


Responsibilities

Do you have a passion for helping others? Do you want to learn more about behavioral health? Are you looking to go into nursing or a medical career? Then join the Cedar Hills Hospital as a Mental Health Technician!

Our Mental Health Technicians assist our patients with daily activities, they work closely with our nursing staff and provide a safe, secure and clean environment for all. This role makes it's impact by being a positive role model for recovery-oriented behaviors and sharing their knowledge of behavioral management strategies to provide care for our patients.

Cedar Hills Hospital is a 98-bed behavioral health hospital and outpatient services program that serves adults facing an acute behavioral health crisis related to issues of mental health, substance abuse and substance use disorder, as well as co-occurring disorders related to these circumstances. Our programs aim to provide lasting mental health rehabilitation through programs that re-establish a high quality of life.

Qualifications

Qualifications :
0-1 year of related work experience, required
High school diploma or equivalent, preferred
Professional certification (CNA) or technical school, preferred

What We Offer:

Competitive pay & benefit package including:
Medical/Dental/Vision (multiple plan types available to suit coverage/cost preferences)
401k with 3% employer match
Above-market Paid Time Off
Shift differentials and on-call pay incentives
Employee stock options
Career development, leadership training, and promotion opportunities
Tuition reimbursement and student loan repayment assistance up to $52,500
Free counseling services through our EAP for employees and family members

About Universal Health Services & EEO Statement

All UHS subsidiaries are committed to providing an environment of mutual respect where equal employment opportunities are available to all applicants and teammates. UHS subsidiaries are equal opportunity employers and as such, openly support and fully commit to recruitment, selection, placement, promotion and compensation of individuals without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity, and sexual orientation), genetic information, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.

One of the nation's largest and most respected providers of hospital and healthcare services, Universal Health Services, Inc. (NYSE: UHS) has built an impressive record of achievement and performance, growing since its inception into a Fortune 500 corporation. Headquartered in King of Prussia, PA, UHS has 99,000 employees. Through its subsidiaries, UHS operates 28 acute care hospitals, 331 behavioral health facilities, 60 outpatient and other facilities in 39 U.S. States, Washington, D.C., Puerto Rico and the United Kingdom.

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