Mental Health Tech- Weekends

Austin Oaks Hospital; Austin (TX); On-site; USD 25,000 - 30,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation

Benefits package

401(K) with company match

Paid time off

Job summary

Austin Oaks Hospital is seeking Mental Health Technicians for weekend shifts (Saturday and Sunday 7a-11p) to provide direct patient care under the supervision of the charge nurse in South Austin, TX. The role emphasizes creating a safe, therapeutic milieu, crisis intervention, and assistance with activities of daily living, with flexibility to move between units serving adults and adolescents.

The position offers a rewarding work environment with opportunities for career development and a

Qualifications

• Education: High School Diploma or Equivalent.
• Experience: One year prior psychiatric experience preferred.
• Licensure/Certification: CPR Certification.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct patient care under the supervision of the charge nurse.
• Maintain a safe and therapeutic milieu for patients.
• Perform crisis intervention as needed to de-escalate situations.
• Assist patients with activities of daily living (ADLs).
• Demonstrate flexibility for reassignment to units serving both adults and adolescents.

Skills

Crisis intervention

Patient care

Daily living assistance

Education

High School Diploma or Equivalent

Job description

Responsibilities

About Austin Oaks Hospital

Austin Oaks Hospital offers a continuum of psychiatric services for adolescents and for adults. Located in South Austin, Texas on a beautiful thirteen-acre oak lined campus. We strive to provide a home-like environment that promotes crisis resolution, positive self-awareness, social skills, and personal growth. We are proud to be your community partner in mental health.

The cornerstone of our treatment rests on exceptional mental health services and clinical excellence. Austin Oaks Hospital provides inpatient and outpatient psychiatric services to stabilize symptoms of depression, anxiety and other behavioral health disorders.

More than anything else, our treatment relies on exceptional mental health services and dependable clinical staff.

Austin Oaks Hospital provides inpatient and outpatientpsychiatric servicesto stabilize symptoms of depression, anxiety and other behavioral health disorders.

Website: www.austinoakshospital.com

POSITION SUMMARY:

Mental Health Technicians Weekends: Saturday and Sunday 7a-11p, to provide direct patient care under the supervision of the charge nurse. Responsibilities include the provision of a safe and therapeutic milieu, crisis intervention and assistance with activities of daily living. The Mental Health Technician must demonstrate flexibility for reassignment to units providing care to varied populations including adults as well as adolescents.

Benefit Highlights:

• Challenging and rewarding work environment
• Career development opportunities within UHS and its Subsidiaries
• Competitive Compensation
• Excellent Medical, Dental, Vision and Prescription Drug Plan
• 401(K) with company match and discounted stock plan
• Generous Paid Time Off

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

Qualifications

Education: High School Diploma or Equivalent.

Experience: One year prior psychiatric experience preferred.

Licensure/Certification: CPR Certification. Human behavior preferred including therapeutic relationships & processes, age specific growth & development, limit setting, crisis & behavior management.

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