FT Mental Health Tech - $300 Bonus

Universal Health Services, Inc.; DeSoto (TX); On-site; USD 32,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation and PTO

Excellent medical, dental, vision and

Prescription Drug Plans

401(K) with company match

Tuition savings for nursing education

Career development opportunities

Job summary

Hickory Trail Hospital in DeSoto, Texas, a 86-bed behavioral health facility serving the Dallas–Fort Worth community since 1988, is hiring Mental Health Techs to support patients across inpatient and outpatient programs, delivering compassionate, structured care.

In this on‑unit role you’ll help maintain a safe environment, build supportive relationships, and share observations with the nursing team to inform care decisions.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent; CNA preferred; degree in social work, recreational therapy, or related field desirable.
• Two years of related experience with psychiatric patient care knowledge preferred.
• CNA certification preferred.
• MHTs may be required to work weekends, overtime and have flexible hours.

Responsibilities

• Maintain a safe, structured environment on the unit.
• Build supportive relationships with patients and share observations with nurses.
• Respond calmly as situations change to support care decisions.

Skills

Psychiatric patient care knowledge

Patience and teamwork

Education

High School Diploma

CNA Certification preferred

Bachelor's degree in social work or related field desirable

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

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.