Mental Health Technician - Night Shift

SCOTTSDALE, Arizona

You'll do clerical and patient care under a Registered Nurse's direct supervision with psychiatric and substance abuse patients.

Posted Jul 21 · Applications close Jul 21, 2027

Pay: Not posted
Shift and hours: Night shift Mental Health Technician - Night Shift
Unit and setting: Military Unit or Women's Unit, if you ask for it · Behavioral Health teens, adults and older adults
License: CNA license
Term: Permanent

Do you qualify?

Also asks: High School diploma
Also asks: Valid Level 1 Fingerprint Clearance (or ability to obtain) Valid Level 1 Fingerprint Clearance or ability to obtain

Preferred

Certification: CNA CNA preferred.

What it pays

Tuition assistance: Offered
Loan repayment: Offered

Benefits

BenefitsChallenging and rewarding work environmentChallenging and rewarding work environment
BenefitsCompetitive compensation and generous paid time offCompetitive Compensation & Generous Paid Time Off
BenefitsMedical, dental, vision and prescription drug plansExcellent Medical, Dental, Vision and Prescription Drug Plans
BenefitsLife insuranceLife Insurance
Benefits401(k) with company match and discounted stock plan401(K) with company match and discounted stock plan
BenefitsSoFi student loan refinancing programSoFi Student Loan Refinancing Program

More benefits (3)

BenefitsCareer development opportunities within UHS and its 300+ subsidiariesCareer development opportunities within UHS and its 300+ Subsidiaries!
BenefitsTuition assistance after 90 days of employmentTuition Assistance after 90 days of employment!
BenefitsStudent loan forgiveness through AZ BHLRPStudent Loan Forgiveness through AZ BHLRP

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The role and schedule

Day to day: managing behavioral problems MHT's Manage behavioral problems, facilitate education and activity groups and are active participants of the treatment team.
Day to day: facilitating education and activity groups
Day to day: active participant on the treatment team
Patients: psychiatric and substance use patients in the treatment and care of patients with psychiatric and substance abuse conditions.
Hours stated: Day Shift and Night Shift available

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MHT

Full-Time

Day Shift and Night Shift available

*If interested in working on our specialized Military Unit or Women's Unit please let your interviewer know.

Via Linda Behavioral Hospital an innovative behavioral health hospital offering a full continuum of inpatient and outpatient services to the people of Scottsdale and the greater Phoenix, Arizona metro area. Our 120-bed facility will offer specialized mental health services and substance use treatment for teens, adults and older adults experiencing issues such as depression, anxiety, personality disorders and co-occurring addictions.

Visit the site virtually and much more online at: vialindabehavioral.com

Full-time Employee Benefits include

Challenging and rewarding work environment

Competitive Compensation & Generous Paid Time Off

Excellent Medical, Dental, Vision and Prescription Drug Plans

Life Insurance

401(K) with company match and discounted stock plan

SoFi Student Loan Refinancing Program

Career development opportunities within UHS and its 300+ Subsidiaries!

Tuition Assistance after 90 days of employment!

Student Loan Forgiveness through AZ BHLRP

More information is available on our Benefits Guest Website: benefits.uhsguest.com

Description

Our MHT's work under the direct supervision of a Registered Nurse to provide clerical and patient care activities in the treatment and care of patients with psychiatric and substance abuse conditions. MHT's Manage behavioral problems, facilitate education and activity groups and are active participants of the treatment team.

Qualifications

Requirements

High School diploma

CNA preferred.

Valid Level 1 Fingerprint Clearance or ability to obtain

About Universal Health Services

One of the nation’s largest and most respected hospital companies, Universal Health Services, Inc. (UHS) has built an impressive record of achievement and performance. Steadily growing from a startup to an esteemed Fortune 500 corporation, UHS today has annual revenue nearing $10 billion. UHS is recognized as one of the World’s Most Admired Companies by Fortune; ranked #276 on the Fortune 500, and listed #275 in Forbes inaugural ranking of America’s Top 500 Public Companies.

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.

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

What's around it?

In Scottsdale, AZ

Scottsdale, AZFrom Census ACS 2024.

Living costs about the same as the US average

Median rent: $2,013/mo
Household income: $110,886/yr, all local households, not nurse pay

Life in Scottsdale, AZ

NeighborhoodsSouth Scottsdale (ZIPs 85251 and 85254) is the walkable Old Town side—historic streets, nightlife, galleries, and urban condos, and the more realistic in-city entry for young professionals. Central Scottsdale (85250, 85257) is established family territory with green belts, lakes, and resorts. North Scottsdale (85255, 85258, 85259, 85262) is high-desert luxury: gated DC Ranch, Troon, Grayhawk, Gainey Ranch, McCormick Ranch, and Silverleaf, with DC Ranch homes often $1.2M–$3M+. Reddit locals say the cheapest Scottsdale-adjacent option is the Tempe border at McKellips Road; still under 45 minutes are Sun City, Apache Junction, and Maricopa.

South Scottsdale (ZIPs 85251 and 85254) is the walkable Old Town side—historic streets, nightlife, galleries, and urban condos, and the more realistic in-city entry for young professionals. Central Scottsdale (85250, 85257) is established family territory with green belts, lakes, and resorts.

North Scottsdale (85255, 85258, 85259, 85262) is high-desert luxury: gated DC Ranch, Troon, Grayhawk, Gainey Ranch, McCormick Ranch, and Silverleaf, with DC Ranch homes often $1.2M–$3M+. Reddit locals say the cheapest Scottsdale-adjacent option is the Tempe border at McKellips Road; still under 45 minutes are Sun City, Apache Junction, and Maricopa.

Sources

As of Sep 11, 2026Source 1: phoenixhomes.com Source 2: legacyrealestateteam.com Source 3: reddit.com Source 4: redfin.com Source 5: facebook.com

Getting aroundScottsdale runs about 31 miles north–south and only 5–7 miles wide, so most trips are a north-south drive on Scottsdale Road or Loop 101 rather than a short crosstown hop. Old Town to Phoenix Sky Harbor is about 15 minutes, Central Scottsdale to downtown Phoenix about 20 minutes, and North Scottsdale’s Troon area 40–45 minutes to the airport; DC Ranch is roughly 30 minutes to Sky Harbor via Loop 101, and south-to-north on Scottsdale Road is 35–40 minutes. These sources do not name hospital campuses, bus or light-rail lines, or parking rules; Facebook movers simply warn that roads are busier and a car is the assumed way around.

Scottsdale runs about 31 miles north–south and only 5–7 miles wide, so most trips are a north-south drive on Scottsdale Road or Loop 101 rather than a short crosstown hop. Old Town to Phoenix Sky Harbor is about 15 minutes, Central Scottsdale to downtown Phoenix about 20 minutes, and North Scottsdale’s Troon area 40–45 minutes to the airport; DC Ranch is roughly 30 minutes to Sky Harbor via Loop 101, and south-to-north on Scottsdale Road is 35–40 minutes.

These sources do not name hospital campuses, bus or light-rail lines, or parking rules; Facebook movers simply warn that roads are busier and a car is the assumed way around.

Sources

As of Sep 11, 2026Source 1: phoenixhomes.com Source 2: facebook.com Source 3: facebook.com

OutdoorsThe McDowell Sonoran Preserve is the city’s backyard: about 30,000 acres and more than 225 miles of trails for hiking, biking, and desert walking. Named climbs and parks include Camelback Mountain and Pinnacle Peak Park; golfers point to TPC Scottsdale and Troon North. Hot-air balloon operators include Rainbow Ryders, Firebird Balloons, and Arizona Balloons, with jeep and ATV tours over the Sonoran landscape. Lost Dutchman State Park and Goldfield Ghost Town sit near Apache Junction. Pool season is effectively year-round; serious trail time is best in the cooler half of the year.

The McDowell Sonoran Preserve is the city’s backyard: about 30,000 acres and more than 225 miles of trails for hiking, biking, and desert walking. Named climbs and parks include Camelback Mountain and Pinnacle Peak Park; golfers point to TPC Scottsdale and Troon North.

Hot-air balloon operators include Rainbow Ryders, Firebird Balloons, and Arizona Balloons, with jeep and ATV tours over the Sonoran landscape. Lost Dutchman State Park and Goldfield Ghost Town sit near Apache Junction.

Pool season is effectively year-round; serious trail time is best in the cooler half of the year.

Sources

As of Sep 11, 2026Source 1: redfin.com Source 2: riders-share.com Source 3: emeraldpalate.com Source 4: livinginphoenixaz.com

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Living in SCOTTSDALE

Scottsdale stretches about 31 miles along the McDowell Mountains but only 5–7 miles wide, so neighborhood choice is a north-south lifestyle call. South Scottsdale and Old Town offer walkable nightlife, galleries, and condos; Central has green belts, lakes, and family streets; North—DC Ranch, Troon, Grayhawk—is gated luxury and golf. The draw is the 30,000-acre McDowell Sonoran Preserve, 225-plus trail miles, Camelback, Pinnacle Peak, TPC Scottsdale, and Taliesin West, with 314–330 sunny days. Tradeoffs are cost and heat: medians near $850,000 and rents around $2,500–$3,150, while North estates run into the millions. Many nurses look at South or Central Scottsdale, the Tempe line at McKellips Road, or 35–45 minute suburbs such as Apache Junction, Sun City, and Maricopa. Loop 101 puts Old Town about 15 minutes from Sky Harbor; Troon is 40–45. November–May is prime outdoors; June–September means 110°F days and air-conditioning. Locals call it clean and social, and flag heat, prices, and busier roads.

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Sources

As of 2026Source 1: phoenixhomes.com Source 2: legacyrealestateteam.com Source 3: redfin.com Source 4: riders-share.com Source 5: livinginphoenixaz.com Source 6: reddit.com Source 7: youtube.com

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Scottsdale, AZFrom Census ACS 2024.