Mental/Behavioral Health Tech

Palm Shores Behavioral Health Center is now interviewing Mental Health Techs for Evening and Night shifts.

Palm Shores Behavioral Health Center provides quality mental health care and education services for adolescents, ages 11–17 who are experiencing behavioral, emotional, educational, family and social challenges.

The Mental Health Techs/MHTs provide direct patient care duties in a residential behavioral health setting.

Must be able to attend 7 day paid orientation 8 am to 4:30 pm.

Please apply on our website for the shift you would like to work!

https://jobs.uhsinc.com/palm-shores-behavioral-health-center/jobs

• Sign on bonus $1200.00 (fulltime new hires - per policy)
• To promote pay equity salary offers are based on factors such as education and experience
• Shift Differential offered 3pm - 7 am during the week. All day/night on weekends.
• 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

Additional Requirements:

• Physical agility to manage patients and complete restraint training (Handle With Care). Push, pull and lift up to 50 pounds.
• Must be able to set and maintain therapeutic distance with clients; maintain therapeutic boundaries during treatment and following discharge.
• Must be able to read, understand, and follow: policies, procedures, and written treatment plans.
• May be required to work occasional overtime and flexible hours.
• Successful completion of CPR Certification and successful completion of Handle with Care prior to assisting with a restraining procedure and within 7 days of employment.

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 during 2025 were $17.4 billion. In 2026, UHS was again recognized as one of Fortune World’s Most Admired Companies™ and in 2025, was listed in Forbes ranking of America’s Largest Public Companies.

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Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $17.50 - $21.38 per hour

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Employee discount
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Tuition reimbursement
• Vision insurance

Education:

• High school or equivalent (Required)

Work Location: In person

Salary : $18 - $21