Mental Health Tech-PRN

1 month ago
Houston, TexasPer Diem / PRNBehavioral Health
✓ No Call✓ No Weekends

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

Patient ObservationVital Signs AdministrationGroup Sessions FacilitationAssisted Daily Living SupportMilieu ManagementBehavioral Problem ManagementClerical SupportPatient Care ActivitiesTreatment Team ParticipationCPR CertificationHospital De-escalation Certification
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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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About UHS

Hospitals and Health Care
Aiken, South Carolina
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Benefits & Perks

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

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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