PRN - Mental Health Tech

Hickory-Trail-Hospital; DeSoto (TX); On-site; USD 34,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation

Paid time off

Medical insurance

Dental coverage

401(k) with match

Tuition savings

Career development

Job summary

Hickory Trail Hospital, an 86-bed behavioral health facility in DeSoto, Texas, invites you to join our team as a Mental Health Technician. You will work on the unit, directly supporting patients and contributing to a safe, therapeutic environment.

We value patience, teamwork, and attentive care. This hands-on role offers opportunities to observe, collaborate with nurses, and help design compassionate care plans across inpatient and outpatient programs.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent required; CNA preferred.
• Two years of related psychiatric patient care experience preferred.
• CNA certification preferred.
• Must be flexible for weekends, overtime, and varying shifts.

Responsibilities

• Work on the unit engaging with patients throughout your shift.
• Help maintain a safe, structured environment on the unit.
• Build supportive relationships and observe patients to inform care.
• Communicate observations to nurses to aid care decisions.

Skills

Patience

Attention to detail

Teamwork

Calm under pressure

Observation skills

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

CNA certification preferred

Social work/therapeutic discipline degree desirable

Job description

Responsibilities

We are Hiring for Mental Health Techs

Make a Difference Where It Matters Most

At Hickory Trail Hospital, every role helps create a place where people can find safety, support, and a path forward. We’re an 86-bed behavioral health hospital in DeSoto, Texas, proudly serving the Dallas–Fort Worth community since 1988. Through inpatient and outpatient programs, we care for children, adolescents, adults, and older adults. Our team brings compassion, skill, and teamwork to each person’s care—and we’re looking for people who want their work to make a meaningful impact.

What You’ll Do - Mental Health Tech

As a Mental Health Technician at Hickory Trail Hospital, you’ll be on the unit and engaged with patients throughout your shift. MHTs are essential members of the treatment team: they help maintain a safe, structured environment, build supportive relationships, and share the observations nurses need to make informed care decisions. This is a hands‑on role that requires patience, attention to detail, teamwork, and the ability to respond calmly when situations change.

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

Qualifications

• Education: High School Degree or equivalent required; Certified Nursing Assistant preferred; Degree from an accredited college or university in social work, recreational therapy or appropriate therapeutic discipline highly desirable.
• Experience: Two (2) years of related experience, with knowledge of psychiatric patient care techniques with understanding of mental illness, preferred.
• Licensure: CNA Certification Preferred.
• Additional: MHT’s may be required to work weekends, overtime and have 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.