Mental Health Tech (PICU) - Night Shift

Universal Hospital Services Inc.; Arlington (TX); On-site; USD 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Excellent Medical, Dental, Vision and

Prescription Drug Plans

401(k) with company match

Career development opportunities

Job summary

Millwood Hospital, part of Universal Health Services, Inc., in Arlington, TX, seeks a Mental Health Technician for the PICU unit. The role centers on patient safety with continuous care and active participation in the treatment team under a Registered Nurse.

Shifts are Nights (11p–7a) on the PICU unit, with orientation required Week 1 and Week 2. A high school diploma is required; CNA preferred, plus CPI and CPR certifications. Competitive benefits and growth opportunities available.

Qualifications

• 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: Completion of CPI training before orientation and CPR certification prior to independent patient assignment.

Responsibilities

• The primary function of the Mental Health Technician (MHT) is to ensure patient safety and provide continuous patient care, supervision, interaction, and role modeling to patients ranging from preschool through geriatrics depending on the unit.
• MHTs work under the direction of a Registered Nurse.
• Shift is PICU UNIT Nights (11p–7a); attend full hospital and departmental orientations during Week 1 and Week 2.
• Support the treatment team as part of inpatient and outpatient mental health and chemical dependency care.

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Nursing Assistant Certification (CNA) preferred

Bachelor's degree in social work, recreational therapy, or related field preferred

Tools

CPI training

CPR certification (American Heart Association)

Job description

Responsibilities

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

PICU 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.

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.