Mid-Shift Mental Health Technician — Safe, Therapeutic Care

Universal Health Services; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 38,000 - 54,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Generous Paid Time Off

Excellent Medical, Dental, Vision and药

Job summary

Universal Health Services in Houston seeks full-time Mental Health Technicians (MHTs) to support patients across inpatient and outpatient programs. The MHT provides continuous care, supervision, and therapeutic engagement to create a safe, structured environment and serve as a positive role model.

Responsibilities include maintaining a safe environment, assisting with activities of daily living, conducting rounds, facilitating participation in therapeutic activities, and applying crisis

Qualifications

• Education: High School Diploma or equivalent required.
• Experience: One year of related experience, with knowledge of psychiatric patient care techniques with understanding of mental illness, preferred.
• Certifications: CPR and Handle With Care certifications; certifications may be obtained during orientation.

Responsibilities

• Assist in maintaining a safe, orderly, and therapeutic physical environment for patients.
• Assist patients with activities of daily living and establishing and maintaining good health by using effective, therapeutic communication techniques.
• Conduct environmental rounds on unit for safety and document observations
• Facilitate patients' participation in therapeutic activities and groups.
• Implement crisis management skills as directed by licensed staff.

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

CPR certification

Handle With Care certification

Job description

Universal Health Services in Houston seeks full-time Mental Health Technicians (MHTs) to support patients across inpatient and outpatient programs. The MHT provides continuous care, supervision, and therapeutic engagement to create a safe, structured environment and serve as a positive role model.

Responsibilities include maintaining a safe environment, assisting with activities of daily living, conducting rounds, facilitating participation in therapeutic activities, and applying crisis