MHT PRN

University Behavioral Health of Denton; Denton, Northern (TX, KY); Hybrid; USD 21,000 - 29,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Generous PTO

Medical/Dental/Vision

401(k) with company match

Student loan refinancing

Tuition savings

Career development

Pet insurance

Job summary

University Behavioral Health of Denton is seeking a Mental Health Technician to provide direct patient care under RN supervision in a private psychiatric hospital serving adolescents to geriatrics. This PRN role supports inpatient and outpatient services and collaborates with the treatment team to uphold care standards.

Responsibilities include vital signs, monitoring patient changes, and documenting progress toward treatment goals, enabling timely communication to the nursing team.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent preferred; CNA required.
• One year of psychiatric patient care experience preferred.
• CNA licensure required; RBT in Texas preferred.
• CPR certification, Handle with Care and Verbal De-escalation within 30 days of employment.

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

Verbal de-escalation

CPR certification

Handle with Care

Observation skills

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

CNA certification

Bachelor’s in social work or related field (preferred)

Job description

Responsibilities

University Behavioral Health of Denton is a private freestanding psychiatric hospital specializing in mental health and chemical dependency care. Serving North Texas and surrounding areas, UBH Denton has provided a range of programs treating mental health illnesses and substance abuse issues since 2005. Our inpatient and outpatient psychiatric services offer supportive and compassionate care for adolescents and adults with specialty programs that are tailored to meet the needs of our patients.

This is an exciting opportunity to work in an environment that puts patient care first while also having the opportunity to grow, learn, and advance in your career.

Website: http://www.ubhdenton.com/

Shift: PRN

Position Summary

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 adolescents through geriatrics depending on which unit worked. MHTs work under the direction of a Registered Nurse.

Job Duties/Responsibilities

• Take and record vital signs properly.
• Utilize sound judgment during assessment and observe and documents any changes in a patient's appearance, behavior or ability to work toward treatment plan goals.
• Communicate changes in patient's condition to the Charge Nurse.

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
• Tuition savings to continue your nursing education with Chamberlain University
• Career development opportunities within UHS and its 300+ Subsidiaries!
• Pet Insurance
• More information is available on our Benefits Guest Website: benefits.uhsguest.com

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 itsinceptioninto an esteemed Fortune 500®corporation, annualrevenues during2025were$17.4billion. In 2026,UHS was again recognized as one of Fortune World's Most Admired Companies™ and in 2025, waslisted in Forbes ranking of America’s Largest Public Companies.

Headquarteredin King of Prussia, PA, UHS has approximately101,500employeesand continues to grow through its subsidiaries. Operating acute care hospitals, behavioral health facilities, outpatient facilities and ambulatory care access points, an insurance offering, a physiciannetworkand various related serviceslocatedin 40U.S.states, Washington, D.C., PuertoRicoand the United Kingdom. Foradditionalinformationvisit www.uhs.com.

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Qualifications

Education: High School Degree or equivalent preferred; Certified Nursing Assistant required; Degree from an accredited college or university in social work, recreational therapy or appropriate therapeutic discipline preferred. Experience: A minimum of one (1) year experience, with knowledge of psychiatric patient care techniques with understanding of mental illness, preferred. Licensure/Certification: CNA licensure. Registered Behavioral Technician in the State of Texas (RBT) preferred. Additional Requirements: Successful completion CPR certification, Handle with Care and Verbal De-escalation within 30 days of employment prior to assisting in restraining procedures. May be required 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.