About Hill Crest Behavioral Health

Hill Crest Behavioral Health Services is a robust, free-standing psychiatric hospital offering dedicated services to adolescents and adults from the surrounding Birmingham community. With an average census of 150 patients, Hill Crest features acute inpatient, residential, and group home settings.

Much more is available online at: https://hillcrestbhs.com/
If you would like to know more about the Mental Health Technician (MHT) position, please contact our Human Resources Recruiter, Emma Peterson at (205)-838-4062 or via email at emma.peterson@uhsinc,com

• We do not treat medically compromised individuals beyond our scope of care.
• We currently treat:
  • Acute Adults
  • Acute Adolescents
  • Forensic Adult Males
  • Residential Males and Females

Hill Crest Behavioral Health offers comprehensive benefits for the Mental Health Technician (MHT) position, such as:

• Challenging and rewarding work environment
• Competitive Compensation
• Excellent Medical, Dental, Vision, and Prescription Drug Plan
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Student Loan Reimbursement
• Generous Paid Time Off
• 401(K) with company match and discounted stock plan

What do our current Mental Health Technician (MHT) value at Hill Crest & UHS?

A safe and supportive environment that puts patient care first and values our employees. One of the most rewarding aspects of working at Hill Crest 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 peers and leaders that educate the field, routinely exchange ideas, and review current topics within the industry. We are proud of our robust continuing education options and opportunities for skills diversification and career advancement with UHS. 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, you have a voice.

Who we are:

One of the nation’s largest and most respected providers of hospital and healthcare services, Universal Health Services, Inc. has built an impressive record of achievement and performance. Growing steadily since its inception into an esteemed Fortune 500 corporation, annual revenues were $11.6 billion in 2020. In 2021, UHS was again recognized as one of the World’s Most Admired Companies by Fortune; in 2020, ranked #281 on the Fortune 500; and listed #330 in Forbes ranking of U.S.’ Largest Public Companies. Headquartered in King of Prussia, PA, UHS has 89,000 employees and through its subsidiaries operates 26 acute care hospitals, 334 behavioral health facilities, 39 outpatient facilities and ambulatory care access points, an insurance offering, a physician network and various related services located in 38 U.S. states, Washington, D.C., Puerto Rico and the United Kingdom.

• Bachelor’s degree required from service related field; Master’s degree preferred
• Three or more years of operational experience in mental health field and/or hospital management.
• Must demonstrate excellent intervention skills, strong interpersonal skills, self-direction and motivation.
• Basic clerical skills, basic experience with office equipment.
• Ability to problem solve effectively and accept feedback when circumstances warrant such actions.
• General knowledge of all hospital programs and admission criteria.
• Adheres to regulatory requirements.
• Knowledge of health care services, mental health and clinical delivery systems and treatment program requirements.

• Demonstrates a thorough understanding of admission criteria for adolescents and utilizes this knowledge at all times when completing assessments, admissions or referrals.
• Demonstrates a good knowledge of developmental stages of childhood and adolescence and is able to apply this knowledge during assessments/referrals.
• Demonstrates good knowledge of signs and symptoms of physical, sexual, and mental abuse in adolescents; always follows established protocols in documenting and reporting such abuse.
• Performs routine systems analysis by department and job function to determine current relevance for operation.
• Communicates and collaborates with all disciplines in the facility and promotes a positive attitude with clinical services and the medical staff.
• Other Duties as assigned.