Mental Health Tech-PRN

Universal Health Services; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 21,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

401(k) with company match

SoFi Student Loan Refinancing Program

Student Loan Forgiveness Program

Career development opportunities

Job summary

West Oaks Hospital, part of Universal Health Services, is seeking a Mental Health Technician to support patient care in a psychiatric and substance abuse treatment setting. You will work under the Charge Nurse, observe patients, record vital signs, and help coordinate group activities and daily living tasks.

The role emphasizes teamwork, safety, and compassionate treatment across inpatient and partial hospitalization programs.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required; preferred bachelor’s in psychology or social work.
• CPR and hospital de-escalation certifications required; additional psychiatric tech certs preferred.
• One year of customer service experience; direct care experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Patient observation and safety monitoring.
• Administer and record patient vital signs.
• Facilitate group education and activity sessions.
• Assist with daily living activities and milieu management.

Skills

Patient observation

Vital signs

Group session support

Team collaboration

Customer service

Education

High school diploma or GED

Bachelor’s degree in Psychology or Social Work (preferred)

CPR Certification

Hospital de-escalation certification

National Certified Psychiatric Technician (preferred)

Job description

Responsibilities

Mental Health Technician Opportunity

West Oaks Hospital has provided psychiatric care to the Houston area and surrounding communities for over four decades. Our 176-bed acute care facility is fully accredited and included a 16-bed residential treatment center for adult chemical dependency.

We offer a broad range of behavioral health programs for children, adolescents and adults. Treatment is offered at multiple levels of care including inpatient, partial hospitalization and intensive outpatient.

We are available 24 hours a day, seven days a week to assist you and answer your questions about treatment options and insurance coverage. The hospital is easily accessible off the Southwest Freeway near the Galleria.

Visit us online at: https://westoakshospital.com/

West Oaks Hospital is seeking a dynamic and talented Mental Health Technician to join our team of compassionate, dedicated professionals. The Mental Health Technician works under the direct supervision of the Charge Nurse to provide clerical and patient care activities in the treatment and care of patients with psychiatric and substance abuse conditions. Manages behavioral problems and facilitates education and activity groups. Actively participates as a member of the treatment team and performs other duties as assigned.

Job Duties/Responsibilities

• Patient Observation
• Administer and record patient vital signs
• Group Sessions
• Assisted Daily Living
• Milieu Management

Benefit 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
• SoFi Student Loan Refinancing Program
• Student Loan Forgiveness Program
• Career development opportunities within UHS and its 300+ Subsidiaries
• Pet Insurance
• More information is available on our Benefits Guest Website: uhsguest.com

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

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Qualifications

Requirements

• Education Required: High school diploma or GED. Preferred: Bachelor’s degree in Psychology, Social Work or related field.
• Licensure and certification required: CPR and hospital de-escalation certifications. Preferred: National Certified Psychiatric Technician certification.
• Experience Required: One year customer service experience. Preferred: One year of experience in a direct care role.

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.