Mental Health Tech-FT

Universal Hospital Services Inc.; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 33,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, Vision and Rx plans

401(K) with company match

Stock plan (discounted)

Job summary

West Oaks Hospital, part of Universal Health Services, provides psychiatric care in the Houston area with a 176-bed acute care facility and a 16-bed residential treatment center for adult chemical dependency.

The Mental Health Technician will work under a Charge Nurse to perform clerical and patient care tasks, manage behavioral problems, and support education and activity groups within a 24/7 treatment setting.

Qualifications

• Education required: High school diploma or GED (preferred: Bachelor’s degree in Psychology, Social Work or related field).
• Licensure and certification: CPR and hospital de-escalation certifications (preferred: National Certified Psychiatric Technician).
• Experience: One year customer service experience; preferred: one year in direct care.

Responsibilities

• Patient Observation
• Administer and record patient vital signs
• Group Sessions
• Assisted Daily Living
• Milieu Management

Skills

Customer service

Group facilitation

Patient observation

Vital signs

De-escalation

Education

High school diploma or GED

Bachelor’s degree in Psychology, Social Work or related field

Job description

Responsibilities

Mental Health Technician Opportunity

West Oaks Hospital has provided psychiatric care to the Houston area and surrounding communities for over four decades. Our 176-bed acute care facility is fully accredited and included a 16-bed residential treatment center for adult chemical dependency.

We offer a broad range of behavioral health programs for children, adolescents and adults. Treatment is offered at multiple levels of care including inpatient, partial hospitalization and intensive outpatient.

We are available 24 hours a day, seven days a week to assist you and answer your questions about treatment options and insurance coverage. The hospital is easily accessible off the Southwest Freeway near the Galleria.

Visit us online at: https://westoakshospital.com/

West Oaks Hospital is seeking a dynamic and talented Mental Health Technician to join our team of compassionate, dedicated professionals. The Mental Health Technician works under the direct supervision of the Charge Nurse to provide clerical and patient care activities in the treatment and care of patients with psychiatric and substance abuse conditions. Manages behavioral problems and facilitates education and activity groups. Actively participates as a member of the treatment team and performs other duties as assigned.

Job Duties/Responsibilities:

• Patient Observation
• Administer and record patient vital signs
• Group Sessions
• Assisted Daily Living
• Milieu Management

Benefit 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
• SoFi Student Loan Refinancing Program
• Student Loan Forgiveness Program
• Career development opportunities within UHS and its 300+ Subsidiaries
• Pet Insurance
• More information is available on our Benefits Guest Website: uhsguest.com

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.

Qualifications

Requirements:

• Education Required: High school diploma or GED. Preferred: Bachelor’s degree in Psychology, Social Work or related field.
• Licensure and certification required: CPR and hospital de-escalation certifications. Preferred: National Certified Psychiatric Technician certification.
• Experience Required: One year customer service experience. Preferred: One year of experience in a direct care role.

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.