Mental Health Tech (MHT)

Universal Hospital Services Inc.; Birmingham (AL); On-site; USD 32,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Challenging work environment

Competitive compensation

Medical, Dental, Vision, Prescription

Tuition Reimbursement

Student Loan Reimbursement

Paid Time Off

401K with company match

Job summary

Hill Crest Behavioral Health in Birmingham, AL is seeking a Mental Health Technician (MHT) to join our inpatient team on full-time, 8-hour weekday shifts with 12-hour weekend rotations every other weekend.

We offer a structured orientation and a supportive environment within a Hill Crest/UHS network that values patient care, ongoing education, and career growth, with comprehensive benefits for eligible staff.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required; transcript may be requested.
• One year of experience in a psychiatric setting preferred.
• Must obtain CPR certification and non-violent crisis prevention certification (training provided).
• Must have availability for an 8-business-day orientation 8a-4p.

Skills

CPR Certification

Crisis Prevention Certification

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

Responsibilities

MENTAL HEALTH TECH MALE UNIT

FULL-TIME *8 HOUR SHIFTS ON WEEKDAYS (M-F) PLUS 12-HOUR SHIFTS EVERY OTHER WEEKEND*

**VERY LIMITED OPENINGS SEPT - OCT 2026**

MUST HAVE availability to attend an 8- business day Orientation from 8a-4p without interruptions.

About Hill Crest Behavioral Health

Hill Crest Behavioral Health Services is a robust, free-standing psychiatric hospital offering dedicated services to adolescents and adults from the surrounding Birmingham community. With an average census of 150 patients, Hill Crest features acute inpatient, residential, and group home settings.

Much more is available online at: https://hillcrestbhs.com/

• We do not treat medically compromised individuals beyond our scope of care.
  • Acute Adults
  • Acute Adolescents
  • Forensic Adult Males
  • Residential Males and Females

Hill Crest Behavioral Health offers comprehensive benefits for the Mental Health Technician (MHT) position, such as:

• Challenging and rewarding work environment
• Competitive Compensation
• Excellent Medical, Dental, Vision, and Prescription Drug Plan
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Student Loan Reimbursement
• Generous Paid Time Off
• 401(K) with company match and discounted stock plan

What do our current Mental Health Technician (MHT) value at Hill Crest & UHS?

A safe and supportive environment that puts patient care first and values our employees. One of the most rewarding aspects of working at Hill Crest is providing excellent care, comfort, and security to the patients and families you treat, at their most vulnerable times. You are never alone, as you are part of a large, nationwide network of peers and leaders that educate the field, routinely exchange ideas, and review current topics within the industry. We are proud of our robust continuing education options and opportunities for skills diversification and career advancement with UHS. We want to help you succeed and grow in your profession and enjoy a sense of belonging and trust that comes through your expanding experience. At UHS, you have a voice.

About Universal Health Services

Headquartered in King of Prussia, PA, Universal Health Services, Inc. (NYSE: UHS) is one of the nation’s largest and most respected providers of hospital and healthcare services. Since our founding in 1979, UHS has grown steadily into a premier Fortune 500® corporation perennially recognized by multiple esteemed national rating entities. Through its subsidiaries, UHS operates inpatient acute care facilities, inpatient behavioral health facilities, outpatient and other facilities, nationwide virtual behavioral health services, an insurance offering, a physician network and various related services with physical locations in the U.S., Puerto Rico, Ireland and United Kingdom. www.uhs.com.

Qualifications

We train you to be the best, but there are a few minimum requirements for this position:

• Verifiable High School Diploma/ GED required!!! Proof (transcript/degree document) will be requested
• One year of experience in a psychiatric setting/patient care preferred
• Able to obtain a CPR certification and non-violent crisis prevention certification (company will train)
• MUST HAVE availability to attend an 8- business day Orientation from 8a-4p without interruptions.

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.

We believe that diversity and inclusion among our teammates is critical to our success.