PRN MHT - Adolescent Unit

Responsibilities

Valle Vista Health System is a 132-bed, acute care psychiatric hospital located in the beautiful community of Greenwood, IN.  Valle Vista Health System features individual units for children, adolescents, adults, and seniors, and offers inpatient acute care, partial hospitalization, and intensive outpatient programs.  On average, over 10,000 patients receive care from our compassionate health care team each year at Valle Vista Health System.  Valle Vista Health System is proud to be a teaching facility that supports local nursing students through our dedicated and tenured nursing team. 

Mental Health Technician (MHT) 

PRN 

• Behavioral Health - Support Staff, Behavioral Health - Technician, Certified, Nursing Assistant (CNA) 

• Varied Shifts 

• Valle Vista Behavioral Health located in Greenwood, Indiana 

Position Summary:  

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 adolescents through geriatrics.  All MHT’s work under the direction of a Registered Nurse. 

Benefit Highlights: 

• Challenging and rewarding work environment 

• Career development opportunities across UHS and our 300+ locations! 

• Competitive Compensation 

• Excellent Medical, Dental, Vision and Prescription Drug Plan 

• 401(K) with company match and discounted stock plan 

• Paid Time Off 

• Free Meal 

• Tuition Reimbursement for qualified staff 

• Free Basic Life Insurance 

What do our employees value at Valle Vista Health System & UHS? 

A safe and supportive environment that puts patient care first and values the nursing profession.  One of the most rewarding aspects of working as a Mental Health Technician is providing excellent care, comfort, and security to the patients and families you treat, at their most vulnerable times.  You are never alone, as you are part of a large, nationwide network of peer nursing leaders that educate the field, routinely exchange ideas, and review current topics within the industry.  We want to help you succeed and grow in your profession and enjoy a sense of belonging and trust that comes through your expanding experience.  At UHS, we are a System of Care, and you have a voice. 

Qualifications

Job Requirements:  
 
Mental Health Technician (MHT): 

Required:  A mandatory 2-week orientation class is required. 

Required:  High School diploma or equivalent. Must be 21 and over 

Preferred but not required: Certified Nursing Assistant; Degree from an accredited college or university in social work, recreational therapy, or appropriate therapeutic discipline highly desirable. 

Experience: Minimum one (1) year(s) of related patient care experience.  

 Preferred but not required: Previous experienced and knowledge of psychiatric patient care techniques with understanding of mental illness. 

Additional Requirements:   Variety of shifts available.  May be required to work overtime and flexible hours.  Must be 21 years of age or older. 

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 were $15.8 billion in 2024. UHS was again recognized as one of the World’s Most Admired Companies by Fortune; listed in Forbes ranking of America’s Largest Public Companies. Headquartered in King of Prussia, PA, UHS has approximately 99,000 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 all over the U.S. States, Washington, D.C., Puerto Rico and the United Kingdom. www.uhs.com 

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