Child & Adolescent Mental Health Technician — Flexible Scheduling

Universal Health Services; Liberty (TX); On-site; USD 36,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary and benefits

Flexible scheduling

Job summary

Meridell Achievement Center, part of Universal Health Services (UHS), is seeking a Mental Health Technician (MHT) to provide direct care and supervision to children and adolescents. The role emphasizes compassionate, individualized support, safety, and collaboration with the treatment team.

Ideal candidates are high school graduates (some college preferred) with a valid Texas driver's license and a willingness to pass background checks.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or equivalent; some college preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide individualized support to children and adolescents, including assistance with daily living activities, meal preparation, and medication administration.
• Monitor patient behavior, mood, and emotional state, and report changes or concerns to the treatment team.
• Assist with patient transportation to and from appointments and activities as needed.
• Ensure patient safety and well-being at all times, including monitoring sleep patterns and responding to emergencies.

Skills

Direct patient care

Observation and monitoring

Team collaboration

Communication skills

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

Some college preferred

Job description

Meridell Achievement Center, part of Universal Health Services (UHS), is seeking a Mental Health Technician (MHT) to provide direct care and supervision to children and adolescents. The role emphasizes compassionate, individualized support, safety, and collaboration with the treatment team.

Ideal candidates are high school graduates (some college preferred) with a valid Texas driver's license and a willingness to pass background checks.