Tech - MH​/BH; No Degree​/Behavioral Health​/Acute Psych

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.

The hospital is only as good as its employees. We are looking for professionals who are dedicated and passionate about their work. They will add to our culture of exemplary patient care and personal excellence. Visit us online:

Supports an organizational culture for Service Excellence and practices the Service Excellence Standards to all customer groups. Under the supervision of the Director of Nursing, house supervisor, and charge nurse, attends to patient direct care needs and performs tasks as delegated. Assists in delivering treatment, safety, and activities of daily living as part of a multidisciplinary treatment team. Performs duties assigned of observation rounding, medical procedures, leads topic specific groups, manages milieu, trains new employees, documents, and safety rounds.

• Perform observation rounding.
• Assist in medical procedures.
• Lead topic specific groups.
• Manage milieu.
• Train new employees.
• Document care and safety rounds.
• Maintain proper boundaries when interacting with patients, families and co‑workers.
• Seek direction or clarification from Supervisor when necessary.
• Treat patients with respect according to patient rights and responsibilities.
• Communicate in a positive, compassionate and professional manner with patients, staff and visitors.
• Check all mail and correspondence and respond to requests in a timely manner.
• Demonstrate proper Infection Control procedures by consistently using standard precautions.
• Comply with local, state, federal and JC standards and guidelines.
• Adhere to safety policy and procedures to promote safe work practices.
• Present a neat, professional appearance consistent with the hospital dress code.
• Maintain current BLS certification.
• Handle with Care certification current.
• Attend 80% of departmental staff meetings.
• Attend required in‑service trainings.
• Show cultural competence by awareness of cultural differences and willingness to adjust.

• Retention Bonus Program if offered.
• Loan Forgiveness Program if offered.
• Competitive Compensation & Generous Paid Time Off.
• Excellent Medical, Dental, Vision and Prescription Drug Plans.
• 401(k) with company match and discounted stock plan.
• SoFi Student Loan Refinancing Program.
• Career development opportunities within UHS and its 300+ subsidiaries.
• More information is available on our Benefits Guest Website:

Universal Health Services, Inc. (UHS) is one of the nation’s largest and most respected providers of hospital and healthcare services. Growing steadily since its inception, UHS was again recognized as one of the World’s Most Admired Companies by Fortune; listed in Forbes ranking of America’s Largest Public Companies. Headquartered in King of Prussia, PA, UHS has approximately 99,000 employees and continues to grow through its subsidiaries.

Operating acute care hospitals, behavioral health facilities, outpatient facilities and ambulatory care access points, an insurance offering, a physician network and various related services located all over the U.S. states, Washington, D.C., Puerto Rico and the United Kingdom.

• Current BLS certification from the American Heart Association upon hire or within 30 days of start date and maintain certification throughout employment.
• Must possess one of the following: 2 years’ experience providing patient care, EMT certification, Medical Assistant certification, High School Diploma or equivalent.

• Ability to stoop, kneel, sit, stand, crouch, reach, walk, push, pull, lift and move about in work area and throughout hospital to accomplish tasks.
• Ability to express and exchange ideas via spoken work, conveying…