Evening Mental Health Tech: Crisis Care & Patient Support

ignoredontpost; Austin (TX); On-site; USD 28,000 - 39,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation

Excellent benefits

401(K) with company match

Paid time off

Job summary

Austin Oaks Hospital, part of Universal Health Services, is seeking Mental Health Technicians for evening shifts to provide direct patient care under the charge nurse. Responsibilities include maintaining a safe, therapeutic milieu, crisis intervention, and assisting with activities of daily living across units serving diverse adult populations.

The hospital emphasizes compassionate care, inpatient and outpatient psychiatric services, and opportunities for career development within UHS.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent required.
• One year psychiatric experience preferred.
• CPR certification required; strong ability to engage with patients across age groups.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct patient care under supervision of charge nurse.
• Maintain a safe and therapeutic milieu for patients.
• Provide crisis intervention as needed.
• Assist with activities of daily living.
• Demonstrate flexibility for reassignment to varied units.

Skills

Crisis intervention

Therapeutic relationships

Age-specific growth

Limit setting

Behavior management

Education

High School Diploma or Equivalent

Tools

CPR Certification

Job description

Austin Oaks Hospital, part of Universal Health Services, is seeking Mental Health Technicians for evening shifts to provide direct patient care under the charge nurse. Responsibilities include maintaining a safe, therapeutic milieu, crisis intervention, and assisting with activities of daily living across units serving diverse adult populations.

The hospital emphasizes compassionate care, inpatient and outpatient psychiatric services, and opportunities for career development within UHS.