Responsibilities

Mental Health Technician Opportunity - Barboursville School Location This is a  full-time or PRN  opportunity as a  Mental Health Technician (MHT) at River Park Hospital's  Barboursville Campus located at 5 Martha Rd, Barboursville, WV. River Park Hospital operates a total of mental health beds located on 2 campuses. Our main hospital campus is a -bed licensed mental health facility serving the needs of patients of all ages. Our second campus is Barboursville School housing a -bed PRTF licensed facility located on 8 acres in the center of beautiful Barboursville Park. Our mission is to assist patients in returning to their lives with the highest level of mental health. We offer a full spectrum of , which include acute inpatient services for older children, , and , along with a variety of for both children and adolescents. Website: The Mental Health Technician is a vital part of River Park Hospital's treatment team. This is a full time or PRN position with an opportunity to work on the Weekend Day (7am-3:pm), evening (Weekday 2-:pm & Weekend 3-:pm), or overnight shift (pm - 7:am). Our full time positions are hours per week and require employees to work every other weekend. There is a competitive shift differential for the evening, night, and weekend shifts. 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: Ensure a safe and therapeutic environment Provide routine patient care as required in a psychiatric environment Document and communicate unusual or erratic changes in client behaviors Assist with patient groups and activities Work with culturally and generationally diverse populations to meet their individual needs Provide trauma informed and age-specific care Maintain therapeutic boundaries and utilize crisis intervention techniques Benefit Highlights Student Loan Reimbursement - $ per month Educational Assistance up to $5,/yr Retention Bonus ($3,. paid out in intervals over 2 years) Challenging and rewarding work environment Competitive Compensation & Generous Paid Time Off Excellent Medical, Dental, Vision and Prescription Drug Plans (K) with company match and discounted stock plan SoFi Student Loan Refinancing Program Career development opportunities within UHS and its + Subsidiaries! More information is available on our Benefits Guest Website: About Universal Health Services 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 corporation. Headquartered in King of Prussia, PA, UHS has , employees. Through its subsidiaries, UHS operates acute care hospitals, behavioral health facilities, outpatient and other facilities in U.S. States, Washington, D.C., Puerto Rico and the United Kingdom.

Qualifications

Requirements High School diploma or equivalent required College student who has obtained or are pursuing their degree in behavioral health, psychology, nursing or human services are preferred Six months experience in a mental health setting preferred, not required Valid certification as a nursing assistant preferred