Mental Health Technician - M-F Evenings - 3p-11p

Universal Health Services; Little Rock (AR); On-site; USD 32,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Challenging and rewarding work enviro

Competitive compensation

Excellent Medical, Dental, Vision and

401(K) with company match

SoFi Student Loan Refinancing Program

Career development opportunities

Job summary

Pinnacle Pointe Behavioral Health, part of Universal Health Services (UHS), is seeking a Mental Health Technician to support adolescents with behavioral health needs. You will work within an interdisciplinary team to implement treatment plans and deliver patient care, observation, and modeling under RN supervision.

The role may involve transporting patients by van and contributing to a collaborative, growth-oriented environment with continuing education and career advancement opportunities

Qualifications

• Education: Associate degree or High School diploma plus clinical experience required.
• Experience: Two (2) years of related experience, with a knowledge of psychiatric patient care techniques and understanding of mental illness, preferred.

Responsibilities

• Plan and implement activity services for assigned program and contribute to treatment goals as part of the interdisciplinary team.
• Provide continuous patient care, observation, interaction and role modeling to patients under RN supervision.
• Potentially drive a van for patient transport.

Skills

Psychiatric patient care

Education

Associate degree or High School diploma + clinical experience

Job description

Responsibilities

Mental Health Technician

Pinnacle Pointe Behavioral Health is one of Arkansas premier adolescence mental health facilities offering hope and healing for children and teens who struggle with behavioralhealth issues. We provide an environment that puts patient care first through excellent care, comfort, and security to the patients and families we treat, at their most vulnerable times. When you work at Pinnacle Pointe Behavioral Health, you are never alone, as you are part of a large network of peers and leaders that routinely exchange ideas and review current topics within the industry. With us, you have the opportunity to grow, learn, and advance in your career through robust continuing education opportunities and career advancement with UHS!

Website: Psychiatric Care for Children and Teens | Pinnacle Pointe Hospital

Position Summary: The Mental Health Technician is responsible for planning and implementing activity services for assigned program, which involves implementing treatment goals as a member of the interdisciplinary treatment team and providing continuous patient care, observation, interaction, and role modeling to patients under the direction of an RN. A responsibility may include driving a van for patient transport.

Benefit & 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
• SoFi Student Loan Refinancing Program
• 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

Job Requirements

Education: Associate degree or High School diploma plus clinical experience required.

Experience: Two (2) years of related experience, with a knowledge of psychiatric patient care techniques and understanding of mental illness, preferred.

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