Mental Health Technician: Full-Time Day Shift

UHS; Denton (TX); On-site; USD 36,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation

Generous paid time off

Medical, dental, vision plans

401(k) with company match

SoFi student loan refinancing

Tuition savings for nursing education

Job summary

University Behavioral Health of Denton is a private freestanding psychiatric hospital serving North Texas since 2005. The Mental Health Technician provides continuous patient care under RN supervision, taking vital signs and monitoring changes to support treatment plans.

The role emphasizes compassionate care for adolescents through geriatrics, with opportunities to grow within UHS and its subsidiaries. Shift: Fulltime Days 7a–7:30p with rotating weekends.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent; CNA certification required.
• Minimum 1 year of psychiatric patient care experience.
• CNA licensure and/or RBT certification preferred.

Responsibilities

• Take and record vital signs.
• Observe and document changes in patient appearance, behavior, or progress toward treatment goals.
• Communicate changes in patient condition to the Charge Nurse.

Skills

CNA certification

CPR certification

Verbal de-escalation

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

CNA certification

Therapeutic discipline degree preferred

Job description

University Behavioral Health of Denton is a private freestanding psychiatric hospital serving North Texas since 2005. The Mental Health Technician provides continuous patient care under RN supervision, taking vital signs and monitoring changes to support treatment plans.

The role emphasizes compassionate care for adolescents through geriatrics, with opportunities to grow within UHS and its subsidiaries. Shift: Fulltime Days 7a–7:30p with rotating weekends.