Mental Health Tech (ADULT GERO) - Night Shift

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

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation

Generous PTO

Excellent medical/dental/vision plans

401(k) with company match

Career development opportunities

Job summary

Millwood Hospital, a UHS facility in Arlington, TX, seeks a Mental Health Technician to support patient safety and ongoing care on the adult-gero unit during night shifts (11 PM–7 AM). The MHT works with a multidisciplinary team under a Registered Nurse and participates in orientations Week 1 and Week 2 as part of a Joint Commission-accredited facility.

Requirements include a High School Diploma or equivalent, CNA preferred, and CPI/CPR certifications.

Qualifications

• High School Degree or equivalent is required; CNA certification preferred.
• Two years of related psychiatric patient care experience preferred.
• Valid driver''s license in the applicable state.
• CPI training before unit orientation and CPR certification before independent patient assignment.
• Overtime and flexible hours may be required.

Responsibilities

• Ensure patient safety as part of the treatment team.
• Provide continuous patient care, supervision, interaction, and role modeling.
• Work under the direction of a Registered Nurse on inpatient/outpatient units.
• Care for patients ranging from preschool to geriatrics depending on unit.
• Support the treatment plan and respond to patient needs.

Skills

CPI training

CPR certification

Patient care

Flexibility

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) preferred

Related degree (social work, recreational therapy) preferred

Job description

Responsibilities

Millwood Hospital (a UHS Facility) is a 134-bed mental health facility that provides inpatient and outpatient mental health and chemical dependency treatment. Millwood’s caring, and multidisciplinary staff has successfully provided inpatient and outpatient mental health and chemical dependency care to children, adolescents, adults, and senior adults since 1971. Millwood Hospital is located in Arlington, TX in the heart of the city. It is 5 minutes away from AT&T Stadium home of the Dallas Cowboys. The hospital is less than 35 minutes from DFW International Airport. Millwood Hospital is a Joint Commission accredited hospital with a solid reputation in the community and is part of one of the nation’s largest and most respected providers of hospital and healthcare services, Universal Health Services, Inc.

Website: https://millwoodhospital.com/

The primary function of the Mental Health Technician (MHT) is to ensure patient safety. The Mental Health Technician functions as an active part of the treatment team, providing continuous patient care, supervision, interaction, and role modeling to patients ranging in age from preschool through geriatrics depending on which unit worked. MHT’s work under the direction of a Registered Nurse..

Shift Summary

ADULT-GERO UNIT

Nights (11p – 7a)

Shifts may vary

Must be available to attend the Full hospital and departmental orientations: Week 1: Monday -Friday (8 AM - 5 PM); Week 2: Monday – Tuesday (8:30 AM – 4:30 PM)

Benefits & 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
• Career development opportunities within UHS and its 300+ Subsidiaries!

About Universal Health Services

One of the nation’s largest and most respected providers of hospital and healthcare services, Universal Health Services, Inc. (UHS) has built an impressive record of achievement and performance. Growing steadily since its inception into an esteemed Fortune 500® corporation, annual revenues during 2025 were $17.4 billion. In 2026, UHS was again recognized as one of Fortune World’s Most Admired Companies™ and in 2025, was listed in Forbes ranking of America’s Largest Public Companies.

Headquartered in King of Prussia, PA, UHS has approximately 101,500 employees and continues to grow through its subsidiaries. Operating acute care hospitals, behavioral health facilities, outpatient facilities and ambulatory care access points, an insurance offering, a physician network and various related services located in 40 U.S. states, Washington, D.C., Puerto Rico and the United Kingdom. For additional information visit www.uhs.com.

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Qualifications

Requirements

Education: High School Degree or equivalent is required. Certified Nursing Assistant preferred. Degree from an accredited college or university in social work, recreational therapy or appropriate therapeutic discipline preferred.

Experience: Two (2) years of related experience, with a knowledge of psychiatric patient care techniques with understanding of mental illness, preferred.

Licensure: Must maintain a valid driver's license in the applicable state.

Additional Requirements: Successful completion of Crisis Prevention Intervention (CPI) training before on the unit orientation and prior to assisting with restraining procedures. Successful certification through American Red Cross or American Heart Association for CPR prior to taking an independent patient assignment. May be asked to work overtime and flexible hours.

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