Mental Health Technician - Full Time

Mental Health Technician Opportunity - Midwest Center for Youth and Families (a subsidiary of UHS) has been in operation since 1997, serving youth across the country that are in need of psychiatric treatment for variety of mental health issues. The Midwest Center is a respected healthcare provider, fully accredited, 74-bed private, residential treatment facility with locations in Valparaiso and Kouts, IN. We are dedicated to care of the hearts and minds of our patients with compassion and superior quality behavioral healthcare services through our full-immersion Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) program for children and adolescents ages 10 - 18 who struggle with emotional, behavioral and mental health challenges. Join us as the leaders providing service excellence to patients, their families and each other! Website: https://midwest-center.com/ The Mental Health Technician (MHT) is a vital part of Midwest Center for Youth and Families’ treatment team. This is a full time, 40 hour per week position. Available schedules include every Sunday - Thursday ($2/hr schedule premium for this schedule) and every Tuesday - Saturday ($3/hr schedule premium for this schedule). There is a competitive shift differential for the evening, night, and weekend shifts. Current Openings: Midwest Center is currently hiring for the day (7a - 3:30pm), evening shift (3pm - 11pm) and overnight (11pm - 7:30am) shift. Midwest Center is also accepting applications for individuals looking for a Per Diem / PRN position. PRN requires working 1 weekday and 1 weekend day per biweekly pay period.

It’s the opportunity to make a difference that drives you. It's taking the time to really listen to a patient so you can do your best to help. It's the camaraderie among professionals who push you further than you ever thought you could go. You are physically and mentally fit and have what it takes to care for patients of all ages. You are as equally diligent and attentive during quiet times as you are a in a crisis situation. You are a highly empathetic individual with a high level of emotional and social intelligence. Your satisfaction comes from a patient’s noticeable progress or a sincere word of thanks from your patient's family. It's these experiences that solidify your dedication to helping others. As a Mental Health Technician, you will: Ensure a safe and therapeutic environment Implement elements of treatment plan and identified interventions to provide quality care Document and communicate client behaviors Follow clinical and unit programming Assist with patient groups and activities Provide DBT skills coaching with patients Maintain therapeutic boundaries and utilize crisis intervention techniques Benefit Highlights: Tuition reimbursement, up to $5250 annually, including four certificate/license-related classes YMCA membership discount Auto & Home insurance Computer Purchasing Program Mobile Wireless Carrier discounts - T-Mobile, AT&T, Verizon Identity Protection & Legal Plans Family Planning Building Educational Resource Career development opportunities across UHS and our 300+ locations! Employee discount program HealthStream online learning catalogue with plenty of free CEU courses Competitive Compensation & Generous Paid Time Off Excellent Medical, Dental, Vision, and Prescription Drug Plans Short & Long-term Disability Personal Accident, Life & Dependent Life Insurance Pet insurance SoFi Student Loan Refinancing Program 401(K) with company match, discounted stock plan Employee Assistance Program 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