Mental Health Tech CAREER FAIR
Universal Health Services, Inc., Virginia State University, VA, United States
Responsibilities
Behavioral Mental Health Tech Only-
HIRING EVENT ALERT- Thursday 4/30/26 10AM-2PM
Location: The Grove @ Poplar Springs, 321A Poplar Drive, Petersburg, VA
Poplar Springs Hospital is a 183-bed acute care and residential facility offering behavioral and psychological treatment for adults and adolescents. For more than 30 years, the hospital has been guided by its mission of helping those who need the full continuum of behavioral health services. The facility provides a calm and nurturing environment for patients and families.
We have a new opening for a Behavioral Mental Health Tech. The Behavioral MHT will assist in providing safe, effective patient care under the direction of the Program Director/Manager and Unit Charge Nurse. The Mental Health Tech has a significant role in direct patient care and is a critical participant in providing a safe and therapeutic environment for patients/residents through the use of effective HWC, CPR and S/R techniques. The Mental Health Tech mentors new hires and students in unit routines, performs administrative duties as assigned, acts as a role model to patients/residents, demonstrates good verbal and written communication skills, and performs other duties as assigned.
Hours will vary; applicants need to have flexibility with availability.
Benefits
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
SoFi Student Loan Refinancing Program
Career development opportunities within UHS and its 300+ subsidiaries
Retention Bonus Program (if applicable)
Loan Forgiveness Program (if applicable)
Qualifications
Position Requirements:
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to demonstrate competency in the criteria listed in this job description. Staff must demonstrate flexibility for reassignment to units providing care to varied populations including male and female children, adolescents and adults as well as dually diagnosed adults. In the absence of these qualifications upon hire, the individual must demonstrate ability to learn concepts and develop skills within a reasonable time frame through orientation and training.
Licensure/Certification/Registration
Valid driver’s license in good standing per UHS Transportation policy strongly preferred
CPR Preferred (offered on-site)
Handle With Care Preferred (offered on-site)
Education/Experience
Bachelor Degree Preferred
General Requirements
Must be at least 21 years of age per Commonwealth of Virginia Department of Behavioral Health & Developmental Services.
Must have patience, tact, and a cheerful disposition and enthusiasm.
Good communication skills; must be able to read, write, speak, and understand the English language.
Basic clerical skills, basic experience with office equipment (telephone, copy machine, fax, etc.), computer skills helpful.
Ability to understand and carry out oral and written instructions.
Ability to problem solve and accept feedback when circumstances warrant such actions.
Willingness to interact with patients with varying levels of cognitive functioning.
Skills
Human behavior or principles of psychology preferred, including therapeutic relationships & processes, age-specific growth & development, limit setting, crisis & behavior management.
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.
We believe that diversity and inclusion among our teammates is critical to our success.
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Behavioral Mental Health Tech Only-
HIRING EVENT ALERT- Thursday 4/30/26 10AM-2PM
Location: The Grove @ Poplar Springs, 321A Poplar Drive, Petersburg, VA
Poplar Springs Hospital is a 183-bed acute care and residential facility offering behavioral and psychological treatment for adults and adolescents. For more than 30 years, the hospital has been guided by its mission of helping those who need the full continuum of behavioral health services. The facility provides a calm and nurturing environment for patients and families.
We have a new opening for a Behavioral Mental Health Tech. The Behavioral MHT will assist in providing safe, effective patient care under the direction of the Program Director/Manager and Unit Charge Nurse. The Mental Health Tech has a significant role in direct patient care and is a critical participant in providing a safe and therapeutic environment for patients/residents through the use of effective HWC, CPR and S/R techniques. The Mental Health Tech mentors new hires and students in unit routines, performs administrative duties as assigned, acts as a role model to patients/residents, demonstrates good verbal and written communication skills, and performs other duties as assigned.
Hours will vary; applicants need to have flexibility with availability.
Benefits
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
SoFi Student Loan Refinancing Program
Career development opportunities within UHS and its 300+ subsidiaries
Retention Bonus Program (if applicable)
Loan Forgiveness Program (if applicable)
Qualifications
Position Requirements:
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to demonstrate competency in the criteria listed in this job description. Staff must demonstrate flexibility for reassignment to units providing care to varied populations including male and female children, adolescents and adults as well as dually diagnosed adults. In the absence of these qualifications upon hire, the individual must demonstrate ability to learn concepts and develop skills within a reasonable time frame through orientation and training.
Licensure/Certification/Registration
Valid driver’s license in good standing per UHS Transportation policy strongly preferred
CPR Preferred (offered on-site)
Handle With Care Preferred (offered on-site)
Education/Experience
Bachelor Degree Preferred
General Requirements
Must be at least 21 years of age per Commonwealth of Virginia Department of Behavioral Health & Developmental Services.
Must have patience, tact, and a cheerful disposition and enthusiasm.
Good communication skills; must be able to read, write, speak, and understand the English language.
Basic clerical skills, basic experience with office equipment (telephone, copy machine, fax, etc.), computer skills helpful.
Ability to understand and carry out oral and written instructions.
Ability to problem solve and accept feedback when circumstances warrant such actions.
Willingness to interact with patients with varying levels of cognitive functioning.
Skills
Human behavior or principles of psychology preferred, including therapeutic relationships & processes, age-specific growth & development, limit setting, crisis & behavior management.
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.
We believe that diversity and inclusion among our teammates is critical to our success.
#J-18808-Ljbffr