Mental Health Tech-PRN
Job Description
About the Role
Join UHS as a Mental Health Tech-PRN in United States.
Key Responsibilities
- bed acute care facility is fully accredited and included a 16
Requirements
- Requirements: Education Required: High school diploma or GED.
- Preferred: Bachelor’s degree in Psychology, Social Work or related field.
- Licensure and certification Required: CPR and hospital de-escalation certifications.
- Preferred: National Certified Psychiatric Technician certification.
Benefits & Compensation
- 401(k) with employer match.
- 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 United States.
Key Skills
Position Insights
Work-Life Balance Overview
This Mental Health Tech-PRN 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.
Behavioral Health — Physician Career Context
This Behavioral Health 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.
Location & Logistics
This position is based in Houston, 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 Observation, Vital Signs Administration, Group Sessions Facilitation, Assisted Daily Living Support, Milieu Management, Behavioral Problem Management, Clerical Support, Patient Care Activities. Candidates with experience in these areas may be especially well-suited for this Behavioral Health role.
Core responsibilities: The Mental Health Technician works under the direct supervision of the Charge Nurse to provide clerical support and direct patient care for individuals with psychiatric and substance abuse conditions. Key duties include managing behavioral problems, facilitating educational and activity groups, and ...
Benefits package: Challenging and Rewarding Work Environment, Competitive Compensation, Generous Paid Time Off, Excellent Medical, Dental, Vision and Prescription Drug Plans, 401(K) with Company Match, Discounted Stock Plan, SoFi Student Loan Refinancing Program, Student Loan Forgiveness Program. 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
1mo ago
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