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[Apply on Universal Health Services’s careers site →](https://careers-uhsinc.icims.com/jobs/360890/login) [OpenNash Jobs](https://jobs.opennash.com/) / [Universal Health Services](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/universal-health-services/) / Mental Health Technician - Acute (Resilience) ## Job description ### Responsibilities Mental Health Technician - ACUTE (7AM-7PM or 7PM-7AM) Newport News Behavioral Health Center is a 108 bed intensive and highly structured residential treatment for psychiatric and behavioral health needs of adolescent males and females ages 7-17yrs. Newport News has an on-site certified school, therapists, and vocational programming. Newport News, VA is a beautiful seaside city, rich in maritime history and conveniently located to DC and other major North Eastern cities. ### Job Summary Responsible as a member of the acute team to observe and report physical and behavioral symptoms under the supervision of the Registered Nurse. The Mental Health Technician (MHT) is an active participant in the implementation of physical care and therapeutic activities. Assists in planning and implementing treatment programs for patients and implements functional behavioral assessment/behavior intervention plans. ### Primary Duties and Responsibilities Serves as a role model to staff and patients in dress and demeanor. Excercises appropriate interventions under the direction of the Physician, Director of Nursing, Acute Nurse Manager and/or Registered Nurse. Performs proper Handle with Care techniques, demonstrating knowledge of resident and staff safety. Exhibits excellent verbal de-escalation skills. Excercises appropriate interventions under the direction of the Program Coordinator, Program Manager and/or Nurse. Provides appropriate crisis intervention strategies by anticipating and responding quickly to escalating behaviors, utilizing de-escalation techniques to diffuse the situation, correctly prioritizing safety concerns, following proper restraint technique guidelines. Other duties as assigned. Newport News 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 Generous Paid Time Off 401(K) with company match and discounted stock plan Career development opportunities within UHS and its Subsidiaries About Universal Health Services Headquartered in King of Prussia, PA, Universal Health Services, Inc. (NYSE: UHS) is one of the nation’s largest and most respected providers of hospital and healthcare services. Since our founding in 1979, UHS has grown steadily into a premier Fortune 500® corporation perennially recognized by multiple esteemed national rating entities. Through its subsidiaries, UHS operates inpatient acute care facilities, inpatient behavioral health facilities, outpatient and other facilities, nationwide virtual behavioral health services, an insurance offering, a physician network and various related services with physical locations in the U.S., Puerto Rico, Ireland and United Kingdom. www.uhs.com. ### Qualifications BASIC QUALIFICATIONS: Must be at least 21 years of age. ### Must have one of the following Bachelor’s degree from an accredited program in an area of human services, which includes, but may not be limited to the following: psychology, sociology, political science, counseling, criminal justice, pastoral counseling, elementary/special education, or family therapy. OR High school diploma or ### General Education Development (GED) equivalent. PLUS a minimum of 2 years of experience (paid or unpaid) in a human service field. This experience must involve direct contact with the individual receiving services (i.e. coaching, teaching, case management, etc.). EEO Statement All UHS subsidiaries are committed to providing an environment of mutual respect where equal employment opportunities are available to all applicants and teammates. UHS subsidiaries are equal opportunity employers and as such, openly support and fully commit to recruitment, selection, placement, promotion and compensation of individuals without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity, and sexual orientation), genetic information, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. We believe that diversity and inclusion among our teammates is critical to our success. Avoid and Report Recruitment Scams At UHS and all our subsidiaries, our Human Resources departments and recruiters are here to help prospective candidates by matching skill set and experience with the best possible career path at UHS and our subsidiaries. During the recruitment process, no recruiter or employee will request financial or personal information (e.g., Social Security Number, credit card or bank information, etc.) from you via email. Our recruiters will not email you from a public webmail client like Hotmail, Gmail, Yahoo Mail, etc. If you suspect a fraudulent job posting or job-related email mentioning UHS or its subsidiaries, we encourage you to report such concerns to appropriate law enforcement. We encourage you to refer to legitimate UHS and UHS subsidiary career websites to verify job opportunities and not rely on unsolicited calls from recruiters. ## At a glance - Posted by the employer: Aug 26, 2026 - First seen by OpenNash: Oct 11, 2026 - Last checked: Oct 18, 2026 - Listed for: 53 days - Location: NEWPORT NEWS, Virginia - Employment type: Full-time[Apply on Universal Health Services’s careers site →](https://careers-uhsinc.icims.com/jobs/360890/login) ## More jobs at Universal Health Services ### [Floor Technician](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/universal-health-services/jobs/eb75796fe2f5320f0221/) NEWPORT NEWS, Virginia ### [Lead Mental Health Technician (RTC)](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/universal-health-services/jobs/1a2cd72e0bb881b91c5f/) NEWPORT NEWS, Virginia ### [Mental Health Technician (RTC)](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/universal-health-services/jobs/267fe5236d0bb0595e1b/) NEWPORT NEWS, Virginia ### [Community Liaison (Southeastern Virginia Territory)](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/universal-health-services/jobs/0c0ad4a4539e70ccf1f5/) NEWPORT NEWS, Virginia ### [Family Nurse Practitioner (Part-Time)](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/universal-health-services/jobs/65753ead67780cac0c18/) NEWPORT NEWS, Virginia ## Similar jobs at other companies ### [Mental Health Therapist (LPC, LCSW, LMFT)](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/unitedhealth-group/jobs/3ca02188ec9158c827b5/) UnitedHealth Group · Wilmington, Delaware ### [Cook - Harris Center for Mental Health - 419](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/aramark/jobs/71d18e4929ed9f74c832/) Aramark · Houston, TX, US ### [Behavioral Health Technician/Mental Health Technician](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/general-dynamics/jobs/1a31cd48d6b883433db6/) General Dynamics · Fort Bragg, NC, US ### [Patient Care Technician - Acute Dialysis](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/davita/jobs/d49134a60a97dc425882/) DaVita · Oakland, CA ### [Patient Care Technician - CCHT Acute Dialysis](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/davita/jobs/88165a5a04e3be48bb2f/) DaVita · Minneapolis, MN OpenNash lists jobs from employers’ own careers sites and does not handle applications. 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