Mental Health Technician (MHT) Job at BEHAVIORAL HOSPITAL OF BELLAIR, Houston, TX

  • BEHAVIORAL HOSPITAL OF BELLAIR
  • Houston, TX

Job Description

Responsibilities

Behavioral Hospital of Bellaire offers multiple inpatient and outpatient programs designed to meet the needs of every patient, no matter the issue. From our inpatient adult, to our outpatient partial hospitalization and intensive outpatient programs, our continuum of care can provide the treatment necessary to move our patients toward a more independent future. Much more available online at:

We are currently seeking full-time night shift Mental Health Technicians (MHTs) to support our patients. As a member of the treatment team, the MHT provides continuous care, supervision, and therapeutic engagement to patients. This role is essential in creating a safe, structured, and supportive environment while serving as a positive role model for patients.

Mental Health Technician (MHT) Key Responsibilities Include:
  • 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.
Mental Health Technician (MHT) Shifts:
  • Night Shift 7:00 PM to 7:00 AM
This opportunity provides the following:
  • Competitive Compensation & Generous Paid Time Off
  • Loan Forgiveness Program if offered.
  • Excellent Medical, Dental, Vision and Prescription Drug Plans
  • 401(K) with company match and discounted stock plan
  • Challenging and rewarding work environment
  • Career development opportunities within UHS and its 300+ Subsidiaries!
  • 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 were $15.8 billion in 2024. UHS was again recognized as one of the World’s Most Admired Companies by Fortune; listed in Forbes ranking of America’s Largest Public Companies. Headquartered in King of Prussia, PA, UHS has approximately 99,000 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 all over the U.S. States, Washington, D.C., Puerto Rico and the United Kingdom.

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

Successful completion of CPR and Handle With Care certification; certifications may be obtained during orientation.

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.

At UHS and all our subsidiaries, our Human Resources departments and recruiters are here to help prospective candidates by matching skill set and experience with the best possible career path at UHS and our subsidiaries. During the recruitment process, no recruiter or employee will request financial or personal information (e.g., Social Security Number, credit card or bank information, etc.) from you via email. Our recruiters will not email you from a public webmail client like Hotmail, Gmail, Yahoo Mail, etc.

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Job Tags

Full time, Local area, Shift work, Night shift

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