Mental Health Tech (MHT) Supervisor - Full-Time, Night Shift

Make a Meaningful Impact on Behavioral Healthcare.

Psychiatric Institute of Washington (PIW) is seeking aMHT Supervisorto join our Nursing Administration team. In this role, you will provide leadership and oversight to Mental Health Technicians while supporting a safe, structured, and therapeutic environment for patients receiving inpatient psychiatric care.

This opportunity is ideal for an experienced behavioral healthcare professional who is passionate about patient-centered care, staff development, and creating an environment where both patients and team members can succeed.

What You Will Do

As our MHT Supervisor, you will play an important role in supporting daily patient care operations, mentoring direct care staff, and maintaining a safe and therapeutic treatment environment. You will:

• Provide daily supervision, guidance, and mentorship to Mental Health Technicians, supporting staff performance, professional development, and accountability.

• Oversee the therapeutic milieu, ensuring established program schedules, patient activities, and unit procedures are consistently followed.

• Collaborate with nursing leadership and interdisciplinary team members to coordinate patient care, address concerns, and support individualized treatment goals.

• Respond promptly to behavioral emergencies and hospital codes, partnering with nursing supervisors to implement appropriate de-escalation and safety interventions.

• Model trauma-informed approaches, therapeutic communication, and approved crisis intervention techniques to promote patient dignity and safety.

• Support patient admissions, orientation, behavioral observations, documentation, and clinical care activities as delegated by the Registered Nurse.

• Assist with staff onboarding, training, performance improvement, and the development of therapeutic group activities.

• Maintain compliance with hospital policies, infection prevention practices, and patient safety standards while promoting a supportive treatment environment.

Required Qualifications

• Education: High school diploma or GED.

• Experience: Minimum of two (2) years of inpatient psychiatric experience.

• CPR/BLS Certification through the American Heart Association (AHA)

• Knowledge of psychiatric conditions, including post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) and dissociative disorders.

• Understanding of age-appropriate patient needs, behavioral development, and therapeutic approaches.

• Knowledge of nursing care plans, patient admission procedures, and patient orientation processes.

• Experience utilizing grounding techniques, containment strategies, and supportive patient interventions.

• Strong verbal and written communication skills.

• Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications, including Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.

Preferred Qualifications

• Associate degree in a related field.

What Will Help You Succeed

Success in this role requires compassionate leadership, effective communication, and the ability to remain calm and decisive in challenging situations. A collaborative approach, sound judgment, and a commitment to mentoring others will help you foster a safe, supportive environment where patients receive quality care and Mental Health Technicians can thrive.

About The Psychiatric Institute of Washington

For nearly 50 years, The Psychiatric Institute of Washington (PIW) has provided behavioral healthcare to children, adolescents, and adults throughout the Washington, D.C. community. Our 130-bed facility offers inpatient, outpatient, and partial hospitalization programs designed to help patients find hope, stability, and a path toward a healthier future.

At PIW, our team brings together professionals from across clinical, administrative, operational, and support disciplines who share a commitment to compassionate, patient-centered care.

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Why Choose PIW?

At PIW, your work is a part of something meaningful, and every role contributes to helping individuals navigate some of life's most challenging moments. When you join PIW, you will have the opportunity to work alongside dedicated behavioral healthcare professionals, grow your skills, and build a career within an organization committed to passionate care, collaboration, and continuous improvement.

Benefits & Rewards

We believe a rewarding career should support your life both inside and outside of work. As a full-time MHT Supervisor, you may be eligible for a variety of benefits that support your health, well-being, and professional growth, including:

• Challenging and rewarding work environment

• Generous Paid Time Off

• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

• Excellent Medical, Dental, Vision and Prescription Drug Plans

• Additional insurance coverage (such as life insurance, disability insurance, and pet insurance)

• Pre-tax Metro SmartTrip Benefits

• 401(K) with company match and discounted stock plan

• Tuition Reimbursement and Student Loan Repayment Program

• SoFi Student Loan Refinancing Program

• Tuition savings to continue your nursing education with Chamberlain University

• Career development opportunities within UHS and its 300+ Subsidiaries!

• More information is available on our Benefits Guest Website: benefits.uhsguest.com

Eligibility for benefits and programs may vary based on employment status, scheduled hours, position, location, and applicable plan requirements. Benefit information provided in this posting is a summary and is subject to the terms of the applicable plans and policies.

Ready to Make an Impact?

If you're an experienced behavioral healthcare professional looking for an opportunity to lead, mentor, and make a lasting difference in patient care, we encourage you to apply and learn more about joining the Psychiatric Institute of Washington team.

Apply today and take the next step in your behavioral healthcare career with the Psychiatric Institute of Washington!

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