Mental Health Tech (KIDS) - Evening Shift

Universal Health Services; Arlington (TX); On-site; USD 38,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Challenging and rewarding work

Competitive compensation and generous

Excellent medical, dental, vision and药

401(k) with company match

Career development opportunities

Job summary

Millwood Hospital is a 134-bed mental health facility; the Mental Health Technician (MHT) ensures patient safety and provides continuous care under the direction of a Registered Nurse.

You will work with a treatment team across age groups on the Kids Unit during evening shifts, with orientations in Week 1 and Week 2; UHS offers comprehensive medical plans, generous PTO, a 401(k) with company match, and opportunities for career development.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required; CNA preferred.
• Two years of related experience in psychiatric patient care preferred.
• CPI training completed before orientation; CPR certification required before independent assignment.

Responsibilities

• Ensure patient safety and provide continuous patient care, supervision, interaction and role modeling to patients under RN supervision.
• Be an active part of the treatment team across units and age ranges as assigned.

Skills

Psychiatric patient care

CPI training

CPR certification

Education

High school degree or equivalent

Certified Nursing Assistant preferred

Degree in social work or therapeutic discipline preferred

Job description

Responsibilities

Millwood Hospital is a 134-bed mental health facility that provides inpatient and outpatient mental health and chemical dependency treatment. The primary function of the Mental Health Technician (MHT) is to ensure patient safety. The MHT is 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 the unit assigned. MHTs work under the direction of a Registered Nurse.

Shift Summary:

KIDS UNIT – Evenings (3 p‑11 p). Shifts may vary. Must attend full hospital and departmental orientations: Week 1: Monday‑Friday 8 a.m.–5 p.m.; Week 2: Monday–Tuesday 8:30 a.m.–4:30 p.m.

Benefits & Rewards Highlights

• Challenging and rewarding work environment
• Competitive compensation and 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

Qualifications

• Education: High school degree or equivalent required. Certified Nursing Assistant preferred. Degree from an accredited college/university in social work, recreational therapy or appropriate therapeutic discipline preferred.
• Experience: Two years of related experience, with knowledge of psychiatric patient care techniques and 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 training before unit orientation and prior to assisting with restraining procedures. Successful certification through American Red Cross or American Heart Association for CPR before taking an independent patient assignment. May be asked to work overtime and 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.