Meadows Psychiatric Center
Manager - Mental Heath Techs
Hiring Timeframe
2-4 Weeks
Experience
Senior-level
Location
On-Site
Benefits
401(K) Matching
Dental Insurance
Health Insurance
Paid Time Off
Vision Insurance
Job Description
The MHT Milieu Manager supervises all aspects of the facility's Mental Health Technicians while providing real-time leadership, coaching, and unit oversight. Working under the supervision of a Registered Nurse and collaborating with Nurse Managers, you will manage MHT shift scheduling, lead performance reviews, deliver staff orientation/training, assist with psychiatric crisis interventions, and step in to provide direct patient care or shift coverage to maintain proper staffing ratios.
Job Responsibilities & Requirements
Key Responsibilities:
- Supervise, coach, and mentor MHT staff across inpatient units to maintain a safe, secure, and therapeutic environment.
- Oversee unit programming execution, monitor patient/staff movement, and conduct real-time performance evaluations, corrective actions, and staff reviews.
- Manage MHT shift schedules and unit assignments alongside Nurse Managers and the Staffing Coordinator to ensure proper staffing ratios while minimizing overtime.
- Deliver onboarding, ongoing orientation, and hands-on clinical training programs for new and existing MHT team members.
- Provide direct patient care under RN supervision and assist with psychiatric emergency responses, crisis de-escalation, and facility safety drills.
- Step in to cover unit shifts as needed to maintain regulatory staffing compliance and operational workflow.
Requirements & Qualifications:
- Experience Level: Senior Level (High School Diploma/GED required + minimum 2 years of mental health field experience; supervisory experience preferred).
- Education: High School Diploma or GED required; Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in a Human Services field is highly preferred.
- Experience: Minimum of 2 years of experience in the mental health field required; prior Mental Health Technician (MHT) experience and exposure to all age populations (children, adolescents, adults, older adults) highly preferred.
- Key Skills: Exceptional verbal communication, calm composure in dynamic or emergency situations, strong supervisory and coaching abilities, customer service orientation, and a reliable attendance record.
The Meadows Psychiatric Center / UHS is an Equal Opportunity / ADA / Drug-Free Workplace.
