No salary listed — similar Behavioral Health Tech roles pay ~$62k (median of 11 jobs)
7.2/10 work-life score · Top 25% in Psychiatry (Behavioral Health Tech) — ranked against 188 active roles in this specialty
Tech - MH/BH (No Degree) / Behavioral Health / Acute Psych IV / FT / Night
About the Role
Night shift in acute psych. No degree needed. Retention bonus. Loan forgiveness. Career growth at a Fortune 500 company.
Join UHS as a Behavioral Health Tech – Night Shift, No Degree Required in Amarillo, Texas, United States.
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
- 401(k) with employer match.
- Student loan repayment assistance.
Work Schedule
- Full-Time position.
- No explicit call, weekend, or night shift information provided.
This position offers student loan benefits. Work with UHS in Amarillo, Texas, United States.
Licensure & Certifications
Requires a High School Diploma or equivalent, or specific certifications such as EMT or Medical Assistant, or 2 years of patient care experience. Must obtain and maintain BLS certification from the American Heart Association.
Qualifications
- Education
- Professional certificate or licensure
Certifications
Key Skills
Psychiatry Career Context
In Texas, Psychiatry listings on WeekdayDoc pay a median of ~$298k across 588 listings, vs ~$217k nationally (13,661 listings).
Texas's cost-of-living index is 93.0 (US average = 100) — Texas ranks #2 of 50 for clinician purchasing power. 57.7% of Texas clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).
Psychiatry pay on WeekdayDoc is up 13.8% vs. the prior quarter (through Aug 2026).
Work-Life Balance Analysis
WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Tech - MH/BH (No Degree) / Behavioral Health / Acute Psych IV / FT / Night at UHS a 7.2 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as very good. This places the position in the top 25% in Psychiatry (Behavioral Health Tech) — ranked against 188 active Psychiatry (Behavioral Health Tech) listings on WeekdayDoc.
Positions in this range offer a solid balance between clinical responsibility and personal time. Most providers report manageable workloads with adequate recovery time.
Location & Logistics
Texas has no state income tax, which can significantly increase take-home pay compared to high-tax states.
Position Insights
AI ANALYSISThis role scores 7.2/10 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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