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Mental Health Technician (NO DEGREE)

at Universal Health Services

📍 DOVER, Delaware, United States Unknown Posted April 11, 2026
Type Not Specified
Experience entry
Exp. Years Not specified (minimum: High School Diploma or GED; preferred: one year direct work experience)
Education High School Diploma or GED
Category Healthcare & Medical

This Mental Health Technician position provides direct care to adults and adolescents in a behavioral health inpatient setting, with rotating shifts. The role focuses on monitoring patients, supporting admissions and treatment planning, participating in group therapy, and helping maintain unit safety in coordination with the Charge Nurse.

  • Provide direct patient care to adults and adolescents,Monitor patients closely and conduct observation rounds for safety,Assist with admission process including vital sign assessment and safety searches,Plan, prepare, and conduct group therapy programs,Participate in hospital codes as necessary and partner with the Charge Nurse

This is a clinical support role in behavioral health, emphasizing safety checks, observation rounds, admission support, and group therapy facilitation. No specific technology stack is stated.

The ideal candidate is an entry-level Mental Health Technician with a minimum High School Diploma or GED, comfortable providing direct patient care and conducting observation rounds with patient safety as the top priority. They can assist with admissions and treatment planning, and they demonstrate the ability to participate in group therapy while supporting a therapeutic environment.

Minimum of High School Diploma or GED
Bachelors Degree in Psychology or related field highly recommendedOne year of direct work experience in a behavioral health environment including leading groupsde-escalating behaviorsand managing multiple clinical diagnosesExperience in an inpatient setting
direct patient careobservation roundspatient safetytreatment planning participationadmission process assistancevital sign assessmentsafety searchesspecimen collectionpatient orientationgroup therapy programshospital codescharge nurse partnershipde-escalating behaviorsmanaging multiple clinical diagnoses
vital sign assessmentsafety searchesspecimen collectionpatient orientationgroup therapy programsobservation roundsmonitoring patientstreatment planning participationde-escalating behaviors
patient caresafety-focused prioritizationtherapeutic environment supportpartnering with Charge Nurseengaging communicationcomfort and securityresponsive supportive leadership
Industry Healthcare
Job Function Deliver safety-focused behavioral health support and direct patient care as part of the inpatient treatment team.
Role Subtype Mental Health Technician
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Minimum of High School Diploma or GED required

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