FT Mental Health Tech - $300 Bonus

Universal Health Services; DeSoto (TX); On-site; USD 21,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive Compensation

Generous Paid Time Off

Excellent Medical, Dental, Vision

401(k) with company match

Tuition savings for nursing education

Career development opportunities

Job summary

Hickory Trail Hospital in DeSoto, Texas is hiring Mental Health Technicians to join an 86-bed behavioral health team serving children, adolescents, adults, and older adults. The MHT role is on the unit, supporting safety, structure, and patient care alongside licensed nurses.

Ideal candidates have a High School Diploma or equivalent; CNA certification preferred; two years of psychiatric patient care experience is preferred; weekend and flexible hours may be required.

Qualifications

• Education: High School Diploma or equivalent; CNA preferred; college degree in social work or therapy desirable.
• Experience: Two years in psychiatric patient care preferred.
• Licensure: CNA certification preferred.
• Additional: Weekend/overtime and flexible hours may be required.

Responsibilities

• Support a safe, structured environment on the unit and engage with patients; observe and relay information to nurses.
• Collaborate with the treatment team to implement care plans and respond calmly when situations change.

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Job description

Responsibilities

We are Hiring for Mental Health Techs

Make a Difference Where It Matters Most

At Hickory Trail Hospital, every role helps create a place where people can find safety, support, and a path forward. We're an 86-bed behavioral health hospital in DeSoto, Texas, proudly serving the Dallas-Fort Worth community since 1988. Through inpatient and outpatient programs, we care for children, adolescents, adults, and older adults. Our team brings compassion, skill, and teamwork to each person's care-and we're looking for people who want their work to make a meaningful impact.

What You’ll Do - Mental Health Tech

As a Mental Health Technician at Hickory Trail Hospital, you'll be on the unit and engaged with patients throughout your shift. MHTs are essential members of the treatment team: they help maintain a safe, structured environment, build supportive relationships, and share the observations nurses need to make informed care decisions. This is a hands‑on role that requires patience, attention to detail, teamwork, and the ability to respond calmly when situations change.

Benefit & Rewards Highlights

• Challenging and rewarding work environment
• Competitive Compensation & Generous Paid Time Off
• Excellent Medical, Dental, Vision and Prescription Drug Plans
• 401(K) with company match and discounted stock plan
• 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: uhsguest.com

Qualifications

• Education: High School Degree or equivalent required; Certified Nursing Assistant preferred; Degree from an accredited college or university in social work, recreational therapy or appropriate therapeutic discipline highly desirable.
• Experience: Two (2) years of related experience, with knowledge of psychiatric patient care techniques with understanding of mental illness, preferred.
• Licensure: CNA Certification Preferred.
• Additional: MHT's may be required to work weekends, overtime and have flexible hours.

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.