Resident Mentor (MHT)- DAY Shift

Willow Springs Center is a dedicated mental health team specializing in play therapy for children ages 6–17. Our mission is to provide compassionate, therapeutic care to children who may be challenging to manage, helping them build coping skills and emotional resilience in a safe, supportive environment.

About the role

We are seeking a caring and patient Mental Health Technician (MHT) to join our pediatric team. This role is ideal for someone passionate about working with children (ages 6-17) and committed to making a positive impact in their lives. You will assist in implementing therapeutic activities, support behavioral interventions, and collaborate with clinicians to create a nurturing space for healing and growth.

12-hour shifts available: Day Shift (7:00 AM – 7:30 PM) with base pay plus weekend and night differential. Required orientation is 2 weeks long (Monday–Friday, 9:00 AM–5:30 PM) before starting your work schedule.

Responsibilities

• Engage children in structured play therapy activities under clinical guidance
• Support individualized treatment plans and behavioral strategies
• Monitor and document patient progress and behaviors
• Foster a safe, positive, and therapeutic environment
• Collaborate with therapists, nurses, and other team members

Requirements

• High School Diploma or equivalent
• Minimum of one year in mental health arena; experience in an inpatient or outpatient psychiatry preferred

Benefits

• Tuition Assistance
• DBT Intensive training with Dr. Alan Fruzzetti
• DBT-PE training with Dr. Melanie Harned
• Career development opportunities across UHS and our 300+ locations
• Diverse programming to expand your experience
• HealthStream online learning catalogue with plenty of free CEU courses
• Competitive Compensation & Generous Paid Time Off
• Excellent Medical, Dental, Vision and Prescription Drug Plans
• 401(K) with company match and discounted stock plan
• Pet Insurance
• SoFi Student Loan Refinancing Program

More information is available on our Benefits Guest Website.

About the company

Universal Health Services (UHS) is one of the nation’s largest and most respected providers of hospital and healthcare services. Headquartered in King of Prussia, PA, UHS operates acute care hospitals, behavioral health facilities, outpatient facilities, and ambulatory care access points across the U.S., Washington, D.C., Puerto Rico, and the United Kingdom. With approximately 94,000 employees, UHS reported annual revenues of $13.4 billion in 2022 and has been recognized as one of the World’s Most Admired Companies by Fortune and listed in Forbes’ ranking of America’s Largest Public Companies.