Mental Health Tech (MHT)- FT

UHS Physician Careers; Birmingham (AL); On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, Vision

Tuition Reimbursement

Student Loan Reimbursement

Paid Time Off

401(K) with company match

Job summary

Hill Crest Behavioral Health in Birmingham, AL seeks a Mental Health Tech (MHT) for full-time night shifts. Limited openings Oct–Nov 2026. Candidates must attend an eight-business day orientation from 8a–4p with no interruptions.

We offer a comprehensive benefits package, including medical/dental/vision, tuition and student loan reimbursement, generous PTO, and a 401(k) with company match and stock plan. Join a nationwide UHS network focused on compassionate care.

Qualifications

• Verifiable High School Diploma/ GED required.
• One year of experience in a psychiatric setting/patient care preferred.
• CPR certification and non-violent crisis prevention certification (training provided).

Skills

Psychiatric patient care experience

CPR certification

Crisis prevention training

Education

High School Diploma/GED

Job description

Mental Health Tech (MHT) – FT

BIRMINGHAM, Alabama

Night shift

Job Description

• LIMITED OPENINGS OCT- NOV 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.
• We currently treat:
• 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

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. During the year, UHS was again recognized as one of the World’s Most Admired Companies by Fortune; and listed in Forbes ranking of America’s Largest Public Companies. 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 all over the U.S. States, Washington, D.C., Puerto Rico and the 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
• 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)

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.

Pay Transparency

To encourage pay transparency, promote pay equity, and proactively address regulations, UHS and all our subsidiaries will comply with all applicable state or local laws or regulations which require employers to provide wage or salary range information to job applicants and employees. Salary offers may be based on key factors such as education and related experience.