Mental Health Tech (KIDS) - Day Shift
ARLINGTON, Texas
You'll give continuous care, supervision and role modeling to patients from preschool through geriatrics, depending on your unit.
Posted Sep 22 · Applications close Sep 22, 2027 · 2 years of experience
- Shift and hours
- Days, 7a to 3p · Shifts vary Days (7a - 3p) Shifts may vary
- Unit and setting
- KIDS UNIT · Behavioral Health patients ranging in age from preschool through geriatrics depending on which unit workedPreschool through geriatric patients, depending on unit
- License
- RN license
- Term
- Permanent
Do you qualify?
- License
- Valid driver's license Must maintain a valid driver's license in the applicable state.
- Certification
- CPI training, completed before unit orientation Successful completion of Crisis Prevention Intervention (CPI) training before on the unit orientation and prior to assisting with restraining procedures.
- Certification
- CPR certification from American Red Cross or American Heart Association, before an independent patient assignment Successful certification through American Red Cross or American Heart Association for CPR prior to taking an independent patient assignment.
- Also asks
- High school diploma or equivalent Education: High School Degree or equivalent is required.
Preferred
- Certification
- Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) Certified Nursing Assistant preferred.
- Education
- Degree in social work, recreational therapy or a related therapeutic discipline Degree from an accredited college or university in social work, recreational therapy or appropriate therapeutic discipline preferred.
- Experience
- 2 years related experience, with knowledge of psychiatric patient care Experience: Two (2) years of related experience, with a knowledge of psychiatric patient care techniques with understanding of mental illness, preferred.
What it pays
Benefits
- BenefitsCompetitive pay and generous paid time offCompetitive Compensation & Generous Paid Time Off
- BenefitsMedical, dental, vision and prescription drug plansExcellent Medical, Dental, Vision and Prescription Drug Plans
- Benefits401(k) with company match and discounted stock plan401(K) with company match and discounted stock plan
- BenefitsCareer development across UHS and its 300+ subsidiariesCareer development opportunities within UHS and its 300+ Subsidiaries!
The role and schedule
- Day to day
- Continuous patient care, supervision and role modeling providing continuous patient care, supervision, interaction, and role modeling
- Day to day
- Assist with restraint procedures after CPI training
- Details
- 134-bed mental health hospital Millwood Hospital (a UHS Facility) is a 134-bed mental health facility
- Details
- Works under the direction of a Registered Nurse MHT’s work under the direction of a Registered Nurse..
- Details
- Orientation: Week 1 Monday to Friday 8 AM to 5 PM; Week 2 Monday to Tuesday 8:30 AM to 4:30 PM Must be available to attend the Full hospital and departmental orientations: Week 1: Monday -Friday (8 AM - 5 PM) ; Week 2: Monday – Tuesday (8:30 AM – 4:30 PM)
- Details
- Asked to work overtime and flexible hours May be asked to work overtime and flexible hours.
The workplace
Your fit
Questions to ask
- Can you walk me through base pay range and differentials?
- What should I expect for weekly hours, weekend, holiday, call, and rotation?
- What orientation, preceptor time, and ongoing unit support are included?
- How are patient load, floating, and staffing support handled day to day?
On your path
Psychiatric Behavioral health spans inpatient, emergency, and community settings.
Original listing
Posted on UHS’ careers page.
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Responsibilities
Who We Are
Millwood Hospital (a UHS Facility) is a 134-bed mental health facility that provides inpatient and outpatient mental health and chemical dependency treatment. Millwood’s caring, and multidisciplinary staff has successfully provided inpatient and outpatient mental health and chemical dependency care to children, adolescents, adults, and senior adults since 1971. Millwood Hospital is located in Arlington, TX in the heart of the city. It is 5 minutes away from AT&T Stadium home of the Dallas Cowboys.
The hospital is less than 35 minutes from DFW International Airport. Millwood Hospital is a Joint Commission accredited hospital with a solid reputation in the community and is part of one of the nation’s largest and most respected providers of hospital and healthcare services, Universal Health Services, Inc.
Website: https://millwoodhospital.com/
The primary function of the Mental Health Technician (MHT) is to ensure patient safety. The Mental Health Technician functions as an active part of the treatment team, providing continuous patient care, supervision, interaction, and role modeling to patients ranging in age from preschool through geriatrics depending on which unit worked. MHT’s work under the direction of a Registered Nurse..
Shift
Summary
Kids unit
Days (7a - 3p)
Shifts may vary
Must be available to attend the Full hospital and departmental orientations: Week 1: Monday -Friday (8 AM - 5 PM) ; Week 2: Monday – Tuesday (8:30 AM – 4:30 PM)
Benefits & 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
- Career development opportunities within UHS and its 300+ Subsidiaries!
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. For additional information visit www.uhs.com .
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Qualifications
Requirements
Education
High School Degree or equivalent is required. Certified Nursing Assistant preferred. Degree from an accredited college or university in social work, recreational therapy or appropriate therapeutic discipline preferred.
Experience
Two (2) years of related experience, with a knowledge of psychiatric patient care techniques with understanding of mental illness, preferred.
Licensure
Must maintain a valid driver's license in the applicable state.
Additional
Requirements
Successful completion of Crisis Prevention Intervention (CPI) training before on the unit orientation and prior to assisting with restraining procedures. Successful certification through American Red Cross or American Heart Association for CPR prior to taking an independent patient assignment. May be asked to work overtime and flexible hours.
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What's around it?
Arlington, TXFrom Census ACS 2024.
Living costs about 3% above the US average
- Median rent
- $1,470/mo
- Household income
- $75,171/yr, all local households, not nurse pay