Mental Health Tech- Evenings

Employer Overview

Universal Health Services (UHS) is one of the nation’s largest and most respected health‑care management companies, operating acute care hospitals, behavioral health facilities and ambulatory centers nationwide. Founded in 1978, UHS has more than 65,000 employees and is known for its commitment to exceptional service, effective cost control, and a service philosophy based on integrity, competence and compassion. UHS has been recognized by Forbes Magazine and Fortune as a top public company and a world‑most admired company.

Austin Oaks Hospital is an 80‑bed facility that offers a broad spectrum of psychiatric services for adults, including inpatient and outpatient programs for substance abuse. Located in South Austin, the hospital provides a home‑like environment that promotes crisis resolution, positive self‑awareness, social skills and personal growth.

Mental Health Technician – Evenings (3 p‑11 p) to provide direct patient care under the supervision of a charge nurse. Responsibilities include maintaining a safe and therapeutic milieu, crisis intervention, and assistance with activities of daily living. The Technician must be flexible for reassignment to units caring for varied populations, including male adults and dually diagnosed adults.

• Education:
  
  High School Diploma or Equivalent.
• Experience:
  
  One year prior psychiatric experience preferred.
• Licensure/Certification: CPR Certification and knowledge of therapeutic relationships, age‑specific growth & development, limit setting, crisis & behavior management.

• Challenging and rewarding work environment
• Career development opportunities within UHS and its subsidiaries
• Competitive compensation
• Excellent Medical, Dental, Vision and Prescription Drug Plan
• 401(k) with company match and discounted stock plan
• Generous Paid Time Off

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 fully support 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.

We believe that diversity and inclusion among our teammates is critical to our success.