Tech - MH/BH (No Degree) / Behavioral Health / Acute Psych III / FT / Day
Compensation
Pay not disclosed
- Employment & setting
- Full-Time
- Call expectations
- Not specified
- Weekends
- Not specified
Job description
Join UHS as a Behavioral Health Tech – Day Shift, Acute Psych III in Amarillo, Texas, United States.
Benefits & Compensation
- Student loan repayment assistance.
- Competitive Compensation
- Generous Paid Time Off
- Medical Insurance
- Dental Insurance
- Vision Insurance
- Prescription Drug Plans
- 401(K) with company match
- Discounted Stock Plan
Work Schedule
- Full-Time position.
- Day shift only - no nights.
This position offers day shifts only, student loan benefits. Work with UHS in Amarillo, Texas, United States.
Key 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 assisting with activities of daily living, documenting patient status, and facilitating topic-specific groups.
Requirements
Candidates must hold a current BLS certification and either have 2 years of patient care experience, an EMT certification, a Medical Assistant certification, or a High School Diploma. The role requires the ability to perform physical tasks such as lifting, restraining patients when necessary, and maintaining therapeutic boundaries.
Qualifications
- Education
- Professional certificate or licensure
Key Skills
Behavioral Health Career Context
Of the 50 active Behavioral Health listings this role was benchmarked against, 38% have no call, 24% require no weekends.
The cost-of-living index for Texas is 97.1 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)). 57.7% of Texas clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).
Location & Logistics
Texas has no state income tax, which can significantly increase take-home pay compared to high-tax states.
5.1/10 work-life score · Above average in Behavioral Health — ranked against 1,084 active roles in this specialty
Position Insights
AI ANALYSISThis role scores 5.1/10 on work-life balance for Behavioral Health Tech roles.
Career trajectory: This position offers advancement within 2-3 years. The compensation analysis shows this employer pays...
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