Mental Health Tech (MHT) Full-Time Days
DEARBORN, Michigan
Posted Oct 23 · Applications close Oct 23, 2027
- Shift and hours
- Days
- Unit and setting
- Psych
- License
- RN license
- Term
- Permanent
Do you qualify?
- Experience
- 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.
- Also asks
- Work Hours Day Shift ~ 7:00 a.m.-7:00 p.m. This position that will rotate holidays and work every other weekend.
- Also asks
- EEO Statement
- Also asks
- Avoid and Report Recruitment Scams
- Also asks
- 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.
- Also asks
- 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.
- Also asks
- Our recruiters will not email you from a public webmail client like Hotmail, Gmail, Yahoo Mail, etc.
- Also asks
- 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.
Preferred
- Education
- Associates degree in psychology, sociology, social work or similar field is required and Bachelor’s degree in psychology, sociology, social work or similar field is preferred .
- Experience
- One (1) to two (2) years of related experience, with knowledge of psychiatric patient care with understanding of mental illness, preferred.
The workplace
Worth asking
- Can you walk me through base pay range and differentials?
- What should I expect for weekly hours, holiday, call, and rotation?
More questions to askFewer questions
- What orientation, preceptor time, and ongoing unit support are included?
- How are patient load, floating, and staffing support handled day to day?
Your fit
On your path
Psychiatric is open from year one. Behavioral health spans inpatient, emergency, and community settings.
Original listing
Posted on UHS’ careers page.
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Responsibilities
Mental Health Tech (MHT)
Full-Time Days 7a-7pm
Metropolitan Behavioral Health (a UHS Facility)
A growing 144-bed behavioral health facility – Metropolitan Behavioral Hospital provides a full continuum of inpatient services across the entire patient population, including specialty programs to serve adolescents, adults and older adults, and perform behavioral health assessments 24 hours a day. Additionally, programs for co-occurring behavioral health and substance use issues are offered to meet the unique needs of this patient population. The facility provides a robust outpatient program utilizing a combination of group, family and individual therapy.
For more information, please visit our website: https://metropolitanbh.com
Position
Summary
The Mental Health Technician (MHT) functions as an active part of the treatment team, providing continuous patient care, supervision, interaction, and role modeling to patients ranging in ages from preschool through geriatrics. All MHTs work under the direction of a Registered Nurse.
Benefit 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 Program
- Career development opportunities within UHS and its 300+ Subsidiaries!
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
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 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.
Qualifications
Qualifications
Education
Associates degree in psychology, sociology, social work or similar field is required and Bachelor’s degree in psychology, sociology, social work or similar field is preferred .
Experience
One (1) to two (2) years of related experience, with knowledge of psychiatric patient care with understanding of mental illness, preferred.
Work Hours Day Shift ~ 7:00 a.m.-7:00 p.m. This position that will rotate holidays and work every other weekend.
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.
What's around it?
Dearborn, MIFrom Census ACS 2024.
Living costs about the same as the US average
- Median rent
- $1,327/mo
- Household income
- $65,324/yr, all local households, not nurse pay