Suprv. - Mental Health Techs

Universal Health Services; Denton (TX); On-site; USD 48,000 - 62,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation

Generous paid time off

Excellent medical, dental, vision and

401(k) with company match

SoFi student loan refinancing

Tuition savings for nursing education

Career development opportunities

Pet Insurance

Benefits website access

Job summary

University Behavioral Health of Denton is seeking a Mental Health Tech Supervisor to help maintain program integrity across inpatient units and support nursing administration, ensuring safe, high-quality care. You will mentor staff, oversee patient management and milieu schedules, support audits and training initiatives, and participate in department meetings to boost performance and patient outcomes.

This full-time role offers growth opportunities within UHS and its network, with comprehensive

Qualifications

• Associate's degree in behavioral sciences or 60 college credits, or HS diploma with 1 year full-time mental health experience.
• Must be at least 21 years old; Bachelor's degree preferred in behavioral sciences.

Responsibilities

• Train lead MHTs and mentor staff.
• Assist in patient management, program oversight, and ensure patient safety and crisis management.
• Ensure milieu schedules are followed and documentation is submitted.
• Demonstrate time management, organization, scheduling, and communication with leadership.
• Lead departmental trainings and participate in audits; conduct departmental meetings.

Skills

Time management

Leadership

Crisis management

Documentation

Staff mentoring

Education

Associate's degree in behavioral sciences

High school diploma/GED with 1 year experience

Bachelor's degree 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: Full-Time

Position Summary: The Mental Health Tech Supervisor will work closely with all members of nursing administration to assure program integrity and structure in all the inpatient units.

Job Duties/Responsibilities

• The Mental Health Tech Supervisor will assist with training lead MHTs and function as a mentor to all staff.


• Assist in patient management, program oversight, maintain unit integrity, provides continual supervision, ensure patient safety, crisis management, and therapeutic interventions.


• Ensure milieu schedules are being followed by nurse department staff and ensure appropriate documentation submitted.


• Be proficient in time management, organization, scheduling, and communication with leadership team.


• Take on departmental training roles as needed and participate in audits as assigned.


• Conduct departmental meetings and assist with department communication.

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 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. Foradditionalinformationvisitwww.uhs.com.

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Qualifications

Education: Requires Associate's degree in the behavioral sciences (or equivalent: 60 college credits) or possess a high school diploma/GED and have one (1) year of full time experience in mental health. Must be at least 21 years of age. Prefer Bachelor's degree in the behavioral sciences.

Experience: Must have an extensive understanding and working knowledge of inpatient psych and acute units in a hospital setting. Must be able to work effectively with adolescents and adults.

Licensure: No licensure necessary.

Additional Requirements: Successful completion CPR certification, Handle with Care and Verbal De-escalation within 30 days of employment prior to assisting in restraining procedures. Must obtain HWC/Verbal Instructor certification. 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.