Full-Time - Mental Health Tech- $300 Bonus

Universal Health Services; DeSoto (TX); On-site; USD 34,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Paid time off

Medical, dental, vision plans

401(k) with company match

Tuition savings

Career development

Job summary

Hickory Trail Hospital in DeSoto, Texas is hiring Mental Health Technicians to join our inpatient team. You will be on the unit, engaging with patients and helping maintain a safe, structured environment while supporting nurses with observations and care decisions.

The role requires patience, teamwork, and attention to detail, with weekend/overtime flexibility. We offer a benefits package and opportunities for professional growth within UHS subsidiaries.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• CNA certification preferred.
• Degree in social work, recreational therapy or related therapeutic discipline desirable.

Responsibilities

• Be on the unit and engage with patients throughout your shift.
• Help maintain a safe, structured environment and support observations for nurses.
• Build supportive relationships and assist the treatment team with care decisions.
• Respond calmly when situations change and work effectively in a team.

Skills

Patience

Attention to detail

Teamwork

Calm in crisis

Education

High school diploma

CNA certification preferred

Social work/therapeutic degree desirable

Job description

Responsibilities

We are Hiring for Mental Health Techs

Join us and receive a $300 just in time for the Holidays!

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

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