Mental Health Tech (KIDS) - Night Shift

Universal Health Services; Arlington (TX); Presencial; USD 25.000 - 39.000; Jornada completa

Ventajas ofrecidas por este puesto de trabajo

Challenging and rewarding work

Competitive compensation

Excellent medical/dental/vision

401K with company match

Career development opportunities

Descripción de la vacante

Millwood Hospital, a 134-bed mental health facility in Arlington, TX, seeks a Mental Health Technician (MHT) to ensure patient safety and provide continuous care as part of the treatment team under a Registered Nurse. The KIDS UNIT night shift (11p–7a) requires flexibility and teamwork.

Education includes a High School Diploma; CNA preferred. CPI and CPR certifications are required prior to on-unit work. Orientation spans Week 1–2 with potential overtime and shift variations.

Formación

• Education: High School Degree or equivalent. CNA preferred.
• Two years of related psychiatric care experience preferred.
• Valid driver's license required.

Responsabilidades

• 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.
• Night shift on KIDS UNIT (11p–7a); shifts may vary.
• Attend full hospital and departmental orientations (Week 1 and Week 2).

Conocimientos

Patient safety

Teamwork

CPI training

CPR certification

Educación

High School Diploma or equivalent

CNA preferred

Social work/therapeutic discipline degree preferred

Descripción del empleo

Responsibilities

Who We Are

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

KIDS 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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