Weekend Mental Health Tech - Patient Care & Crisis Support

Universal Health Services; Austin (TX); On-site; USD 21,000 - 30,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Retention Bonus Program

Loan Forgiveness Program

Tuition savings to continue nursing or

Career development opportunities

Job summary

Universal Health Services is seeking a Mental Health Tech for weekend shifts in Austin. The role focuses on direct patient care across ages with medical and behavioral needs, supporting therapy services, activities of daily living, and unit programming.

The position includes documenting progress and assisting with crisis management under the treatment plan guidelines. The role requires a High School diploma or equivalent and CPR certification; prior experience as a nurse's aide or mental health

Qualifications

• High School diploma or equivalent required.
• Current CPR certification preferred.
• Experience as a nurse's aide, mental health aide, or similar setting is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Serve as a role model for patients, staff and visitors.
• Document patient behaviors and progress daily in medical records.
• Provide hands-on care, supervision, crisis intervention and behavior modification.
• Recognize and report pain or safety issues and take appropriate actions.
• Record vital signs, weights and heights as part of routine checks.

Skills

Team collaboration

Empathy

Crisis intervention

Documentation

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

CPR certification

Job description

Universal Health Services is seeking a Mental Health Tech for weekend shifts in Austin. The role focuses on direct patient care across ages with medical and behavioral needs, supporting therapy services, activities of daily living, and unit programming.

The position includes documenting progress and assisting with crisis management under the treatment plan guidelines. The role requires a High School diploma or equivalent and CPR certification; prior experience as a nurse's aide or mental health