PRN - Mental Health Tech

Universal Health Services; DeSoto (TX); On-site; USD 36,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Challenging and rewarding work

Competitive Compensation & Generous PT

Excellent Medical, Dental, Vision & Rx

401(K) with company match

Tuition savings for nursing education

Career development opportunities

Job summary

Hickory Trail Hospital in DeSoto, Texas is hiring Mental Health Technicians to work on the unit and engage with patients across shifts, helping maintain a structured, safe environment as part of the treatment team.

We value teamwork, patience, and the ability to adapt to changing situations, with opportunities for career development, comprehensive benefits, and tuition savings for further nursing education.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent; CNA preferred; degree in social work or therapy desirable.
• Two years of related psychiatric patient care experience preferred.
• CNA certification preferred.
• MHTs may need to work weekends, overtime and have flexible hours.

Responsibilities

• On the unit, engage with patients throughout your shift to maintain a safe, structured environment.
• Build supportive relationships and share observations with nurses to aid care decisions.

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

CNA Certification Preferred

Degree in social work or therapy

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.