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

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Behavioral Health Tech / No Degree

Tech - MH/BH (No Degree) / Behavioral Health / Acute Psych III / FT / Day / Weekend

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.

We are looking for professionals who are dedicated and passionate about their work. They can add to our culture of exemplary patient care and personal excellence. We seek exceptional professionals who share our vision and values. Visit us online at

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’s direct care needs and performs tasks as delegated. Assists in delivering treatment, safety, and activities of daily living as part of a multi‑disciplinary treatment team. Performs duties assigned of observation rounding, medical procedures, leads topic‑specific groups, manages milieu, trains new employees, documents, and safety rounds.

• Maintain current BLS certification.
• Maintain current Handle with Care certification.
• Attend at least 80% of departmental staff meetings.
• Attend required in‑service trainings.
• Demonstrate proper Infection Control procedures by consistently using standard precautions.
• Presents a neat, professional appearance consistent with the hospital dress code.
• Comply with local, state, federal and JC standards and guidelines.
• Adhere to safety policy and procedures to promote safe work practices.
• Demonstrate knowledge of policies and procedures specific to position/department.
• Maintain proper boundaries when interacting with patients, their 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 “cultural competence” by awareness of cultural differences and the impact of one’s own personal and professional values and attitudes, and willingness to adjust to the cultural differences of patients and families and co‑workers when working with them.
• Comply with hospital attendance policy.

• Retention Bonus Program if offered.
• Loan Forgiveness Program if offered.
• Challenging and rewarding work environment.
• 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. Founded as a Fortune 500 corporation, annual revenues were $15.8 billion in 2024. UHS is recognized as one of the World’s Most Admired Companies by Fortune and 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.

UHS operates acute‑care hospitals, behavioral health facilities, outpatient facilities, ambulatory care access points, an insurance offering, a physician network, and related services located across the U.S., Washington, D.C., Puerto Rico and the United Kingdom.

Education, Training, Experience and Licences/Registrations

Required:

Current BLS certification from the American Heart Association upon hire or within 30…