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MENTAL HEALTH TECH: Days (6:30am-7:00pm) or Nights (6:30pm-7:00am)

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SHIPPENSBURG, Pennsylvania

The Mental Health Technician functions as an active part of the treatment team, providing continuous patient care, supervision, interaction and role modeling to patients ranging in ages from adolescent through geriatrics.

Eligibility
Sign-on bonus

Posted Oct 12 · Applications close Oct 12, 2027

Shift and hours
Days or nights · 12-⁠hour shifts MENTAL HEALTH TECH: Days (6:30am-7:00pm) or Nights (6:30pm-7:00am) Our behavioral units work 12-hour shifts available - 6:30am-7:00pm or 6:30pm - 7:00am.
Unit and setting
Psych · Behavioral Health patients ranging in ages from adolescent through geriatricspatients from adolescent through geriatrics
License
RN license
Term
Per Diem These positions are full-time with every other weekend rotation.Full-time

Do you qualify?

License
valid driver's license with safe driving record Valid Driver's License with safe driving record
Education
high school diploma or GED High School Diploma or GED required.

Preferred

Education
bachelor's degree in a psychology-related field Bachelor's degree in a psychology-related field is highly preferred

What it pays

Sign-on bonus
$1,000
Bonus
$1000 sign-on bonus This position also qualifies for our $1000 sign-on bonus for Full-Time positions ONLY!!Full-Time positions

Benefits

  • Benefitseducational assistance of up to $2000 annuallyEducational assistance of up to $2000 annually
  • Benefitschallenging and rewarding work environmentChallenging and rewarding work environment
  • Benefitscompetitive compensation and generous paid time offCompetitive Compensation and Generous Paid Time Off
  • Benefitsmedical, dental, vision and prescription drug plansExcellent Medical, Dental, Vision and Prescription Drug Plans
  • Benefits401(k) with company match and discounted stock plan401(k) with company match and discounted stock plan
  • Benefitsdiverse programming to expand your experienceDiverse programming to expand your experience
More benefits (5)
  • BenefitsSoFi student loan refinancing programSoFI Student Loan Refinancing Program
  • Benefitscareer development opportunities within UHS and its 300% subsidiariesCareer development opportunities within UHS and its 300% Subsidiaries!
  • Benefitspet insurancePet Insurance
  • Educational assistance up to $2000 annually
  • Generous Paid Time Off

The role and schedule

Day to day
monitors unit milieu and helps maintain a safe and therapeutic environment Monitors unit milieu and helps to maintain a safe and therapeutic environment for patients
Day to day
leads activity groups per the program schedule Leads activity groups for patients according to the program schedule
Day to day
conducts patient observation rounds throughout the shift Conducts patient observation rounds throughout the shift to ensure safety
Day to day
works collaboratively with unit nursing staff on patient care Works collaboratively with unit nursing staff on patient care activities
Day to day
responds to patient crisis events using de-escalation techniques Responds to patient crisis events accordingly using de-escalation techniques.
Weekends
every other weekend rotation These positions are full-time with every other weekend rotation.
Employment
part-time and PRN available Part-Time & PRN positions available
Details
112-bed behavioral health facility Located in Shippensburg, PA., our 112-bed behavioral health facility

The workplace

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Worth asking

  • Can you walk me through base pay range, differentials, and sign-on bonus repayment terms?
  • What should I expect for weekly hours, holiday, and call?
More questions to ask
  • What orientation, preceptor time, and ongoing unit support are included?
  • How are patient load, floating, and staffing support handled day to day?
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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

This is a great opportunity to work in the behavioral healthcare field.

These positions are full-time with every other weekend rotation.

Part-Time & PRN positions available

Our behavioral units work 12-hour shifts available - 6:30am-7:00pm or 6:30pm - 7:00am.

Roxbury Treatment Center, a subsidiary of Universal Health Services, Inc., has been a beacon of hope and healing for 40 years, serving those struggling with behavioral health and substance use issues. Located in Shippensburg, PA., our 112-bed behavioral health facility offers acute psychiatric, detoxification, and rehabilitation services for adults as well as an adolescent inpatient psychiatric program for youth ages 13-17. We also have two substance use disorder outpatient offices in Carlisle and Chambersburg. Our mission is to provide high-quality behavioral health services in an environment that values service excellence, respect, and ethical standards, integrity, compassion, and teamwork.

Website: www.roxburyhospital.com

The Mental Health Technician functions as an active part of the treatment team, providing continuous patient care, supervision, interaction and role modeling to patients ranging in ages from adolescent through geriatrics. All MHT’s work under the direction of a Registered Nurse.

Job Duties and Responsibilities

  • Monitors unit milieu and helps to maintain a safe and therapeutic environment for patients
  • Leads activity groups for patients according to the program schedule
  • Conducts patient observation rounds throughout the shift to ensure safety
  • Works collaboratively with unit nursing staff on patient care activities
  • Responds to patient crisis events accordingly using de-escalation techniques.

This position also qualifies for our $1000 sign-on bonus for Full-Time positions ONLY!!

Benefits

  • Educational assistance of up to $2000 annually
  • Challenging and rewarding work environment
  • Competitive Compensation and Generous Paid Time Off
  • Excellent Medical, Dental, Vision and Prescription Drug Plans
  • 401(k) with company match and discounted stock plan
  • Diverse programming to expand your experience
  • SoFI Student Loan Refinancing Program
  • Career development opportunities within UHS and its 300% Subsidiaries!
  • Pet Insurance

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 steadily since our inception into an esteemed Fortune 500® corporation, our annual revenues during 2025 were approximately $17.4 billion. In 2026, UHS was again recognized as one of Fortune World’s Most Admired Companies™; and in 2025, ranked #271 on the Fortune 500®; and was #355 among U. S. companies on Forbes Global 2000 World’s Largest Public Companies.

Our operating philosophy is as effective today as it was upon the Company’s founding in 1979, enabling us to provide compassionate care to our patients and their loved ones. Our strategy includes building or acquiring high-quality hospitals in rapidly growing markets, investing in the people and equipment needed to allow each facility to thrive, and becoming the leading healthcare provider in each community we serve.

Headquartered in King of Prussia, PA, UHS has approximately 101,500 employees and through its subsidiaries operates 29 inpatient acute care facilities, 346 inpatient behavioral health facilities and 168 outpatient and other facilities, 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. It acts as the advisor to Universal Health Realty Income Trust, a real estate investment trust (NYSE:UHT). For additional information visit www.uhs.com .

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Qualifications

Mental Health Tech Job

Requirements

  • Bachelor's degree in a psychology-related field is highly preferred
  • High School Diploma or GED required.
  • Valid Driver's License with safe driving record

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What's around it?

In Shippensburg, PA

Shippensburg, PAFrom Census ACS 2024.

Living costs about 2% below the US average

Median rent
$891/mo
Household income
$51,503/yr, all local households, not nurse pay

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