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Mental Health Tech (MHT) - 3p - 11:30p

UHS·Doylestown, Pennsylvania

Full Time·On Site·2-5 yrs·Posted 1 month ago
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About the role

Provide direct patient care and maintain a safe, therapeutic milieu for youth with autism spectrum disorders. Responsibilities include leading therapeutic groups, performing observation rounds, and assisting patients with activities of daily living.

Responsibilities

  • Foundations Behavioral Health in Doylestown, PA provides innovative behavioral health treatment and academic excellence to children, adolescents and young adults ages 5 through 21 years, and specializes in programs designed to meet the needs of youth with autism spectrum disorders.
  • Established in 1964, Foundations Behavioral Health provides treatment in a homelike environment located on a 12-acre campus in Bucks County, PA.
  • We are hiring Mental Health Techs for full-time positions on evening shift (3pm–11:30 pm) in our Acute Psychiatric Inpatient Hospitalization and Residential Treatment Program for youth with autism spectrum disorder.
  • This position requires an every other weekend (Saturday and Sunday) commitment and offers a full-time benefits package.
  • Our Mental Health Techs (MHT) provide direct patient care under the supervision of a registered nurse, facilitating a therapeutic and safe milieu by following trauma-informed care practices for safe interactions with patients and residents, and ensuring the proper level of supervision is maintained.
  • Primary responsibilities include: maintaining a safe and therapeutic milieu by following program schedules and behavior plans; utilizing appropriate crisis intervention and de-escalation skills; completing required clinical documentation; leading therapeutic group sessions; performing Q15 observation rounds; recording patient vital signs; assisting nurses with head-to-toe assessments; assisting patients and residents with activities of daily living when needed (brushing teeth, dressing, toileting, showering, etc.).
  • Candidates must be at least 21 years of age.
  • This position qualifies for a $6,000 commitment bonus!
  • OVERTIME ELIGIBLE: There is opportunity for overtime on various shifts if interested.
  • Benefit & Rewards Highlights Challenging and rewarding work environment Competitive Compensation & Generous Paid Time Off Excellent Medical, Dental, Vision and Prescription Drug Plans 401(K) with company match and discounted stock plan SoFi Student Loan Refinancing Progra Career development opportunities within UHS and its 300+ Subsidiaries!
  • Pet Insurance More information is available on our Benefits Guest Website: benefits.uhsguest.com 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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  • All rights reserved.
  • Used under license.

Qualifications

Must be at least 21 years old Option 1

  • Bachelor’s degree from an accredited program in an area of human services, which includes, but may not be limited to the following: psychology sociology, political science, counseling, criminal justice, pastoral counseling, elementary/special education, or family therapy.
  • Option 2: High School diploma/GED plus 2 years of experience (paid or unpaid) in a human services role involving direct contact (e.g., coaching, teaching, case management) Must be compassionate and demonstrate understanding of Autism Spectrum Disorders Respiratory Fit Testing required 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. Avoid and Report Recruitment Scams We are aware of a scam whereby imposters are posing as Recruiters from UHS, and our subsidiary hospitals and facilities. Beware of anyone requesting financial or personal information. At UHS and all our subsidiaries, our Human Resources departments and recruiters are here to help prospective candidates by matching skill set and experience with the best possible career path at UHS and our subsidiaries. During the recruitment process, no recruiter or employee will request financial or personal information (e.g., Social Security Number, credit card or bank information, etc.) from you via email. Our recruiters will not email you from a public webmail client like Hotmail, Gmail, Yahoo Mail, etc. If you suspect a fraudulent job posting or job-related email mentioning UHS or its subsidiaries, we encourage you to report such concerns to appropriate law enforcement. We encourage you to refer to legitimate UHS and UHS subsidiary career websites to verify job opportunities and not rely on unsolicited calls from recruiters.

Requirements

Candidates must be at least 21 years old and possess either a bachelor's degree in human services or a high school diploma with 2 years of direct human services experience. Must be compassionate and able to pass respiratory fit testing.

  • high school
  • bachelor degree
  • Compassion
  • Vital Signs Recording
  • Crisis Intervention
  • Trauma-Informed Care
  • Clinical Documentation
  • Direct Patient Care
  • Patient Observation
  • De-escalation Skills
  • Autism Spectrum Disorder Knowledge
  • Therapeutic Group Leadership

Benefits

  • Dental Insurance
  • Paid Time Off
  • Vision Insurance
  • Medical Insurance
  • Pet Insurance
  • SoFi Student Loan Refinancing Program
  • Prescription Drug Plans
  • Discounted Stock Plan
  • 401(K) With Company Match
  • Commitment Bonus

Posting details

Employment type
Full Time
Work arrangement
On Site
Experience
2-5 yrs
Location
Doylestown, Pennsylvania
Posted
May 21, 2026
Closes
May 21, 2027
Application
Employer website
UH

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UHS

Located in Aiken, South Carolina, which was named 2018’s “Best Small Town in the South” by Southern Living Magazine, Aiken Regional Medical Centers is a 273 licensed-bed acute care facility that offers a comprehensive range of specialties and services. Aiken Regional is...

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IndustryHospitals and Health Care
TypePublic Company
Size1,001-5,000 employees
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