Tech - MH/BH (No Degree) / Behavioral Health / Admission Evaluation(BH) / PRN / Night
Job Description
About the Role
Join UHS as a Behavioral Health Tech – PRN, Night Shift in Amarillo, Texas.
Key Responsibilities
- Northwest Texas Healthcare System is a 495-bed system serving the city of Amarillo and the surrounding region.
- We offer the ideal combination of traditional values and the most advanced technologies in healthcare, plus the conveniences of big city living in a friendly, smaller-town atmosphere.
- From the beauty of Palo Duro Canyon and great recreational facilities to our quality educational system, Amarillo is a great place to live and work.
- A hospital is only as good as its employees.
Requirements
- 2 years’ experience providing patient care
- EMT Certification
- Medical Assistant Certification
Benefits & Compensation
- Student loan repayment assistance.
Work Schedule
- Per Diem position.
- No explicit call, weekend, or night shift information provided.
This position offers student loan benefits. Work with UHS in Amarillo, Texas.
Key Skills
Position Insights
Work-Life Balance Overview
This Tech - MH/BH (No Degree) / Behavioral Health / Admission Evaluation(BH) / PRN / Night position at UHS includes the following lifestyle factors: no on-call duties, no weekend requirements. Candidates should review the full job details to assess overall work-life fit.
Psychiatry — Physician Career Context
This Psychiatry position at UHS is open to physician candidates.
Physicians (MD/DO) are in high demand across healthcare settings, with growing interest in positions that offer sustainable schedules and reduced administrative burden.
Nationally, Psychiatry professionals earn a median annual salary of approximately $300k, with the typical range spanning $230k to $400k depending on experience, location, and practice setting.
Location & Logistics
This position is based in Amarillo, Texas.
Texas has no state income tax, which can significantly increase take-home pay compared to high-tax states. For a physician earning $300k, the absence of state income tax can represent $15k–$30k or more in annual savings.
Why This Position Stands Out
- No on-call requirements — clinicians are completely off-duty after hours
- No weekend shifts — preserving personal and family time
Skills, Responsibilities & Benefits
Key skills and qualifications: Patient care, Behavioral health support, BLS certification, Handle with care certification, Infection control, Documentation, Safety rounds, Milieu management. Candidates with experience in these areas may be especially well-suited for this Psychiatry role.
Core responsibilities: The Behavioral Health Technician supports the multi-disciplinary treatment team by providing direct patient care, performing safety rounds, and managing the milieu. They are responsible for documenting patient activities, leading topic-specific groups, and assisting with activities of daily living.
Benefits package: Retention Bonus Program, Loan Forgiveness Program, Competitive Compensation, Generous Paid Time Off, Medical, Dental, Vision, Prescription Drug Plans, 401(K) with company match, SoFi Student Loan Refinancing Program, Career development opportunities. A comprehensive benefits package is an important factor in evaluating total compensation beyond base salary.
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Benefits & Perks
Protective Factors (2)
No on-call (β=6.95; p<0.001 for ↓ exhaustion)
No weekends (57% ↓ work-life conflict)
Interpretation: Position shows moderate burnout protection with 2 validated protective factors.
Job Details
Employment Type
Per Diem
Posted
5d ago
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