UHS·Temple, Texas
Conduct comprehensive mental health assessments and implement individualized care plans for psychiatric patients. Provide therapeutic interventions, administer medications, and collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to ensure holistic recovery.
Days - 6:30am - 7:00pm (rotating weekends)
Conduct comprehensive assessments of patients' mental health status and needs. Develop and implement individualized care plans in collaboration with the healthcare team. Administer medications and monitor patient responses to treatment. Provide therapeutic interventions, including crisis intervention and supportive counseling. Perform physical examinations and vital signs monitoring as required. Engage in patient education regarding mental health conditions and treatment options. Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to ensure holistic patient care. Participate in ongoing training and professional development to enhance skills in psychiatric nursing.
Proficiency in medical terminology for medical documentation is preferred. Experience with behavioral health patient is preferred. Knowledge of patient care principles for adult psychiatric patients is beneficial. Familiarity with older adult care practices is advantageous. Experience working with children in a psychiatric setting is highly desirable. Competence in taking vital signs accurately. Strong communication skills, both verbal and written, to interact effectively with patients, families, and healthcare professionals. Strong critical thinking and clinical reasoning skills. About Universal Health Services One of the nation’s largest and most respected providers of hospital and healthcare services, Universal Health Services, Inc. (UHS) has built an impressive record of achievement and performance. Growing steadily since its inception into an esteemed Fortune 500 corporation, annual revenues were $15.8 billion in 2024. 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. www.uhs.com
Education: Required: Graduate from an accredited program of professional nursing; Preferred: Bachelor's Degree.
A minimum of one (1) year of nursing experience preferred; minimum of two (2) years’ experience in a psychiatric health-care facility preferred.
Currently licensed to practice by the Texas State Board of Nursing.
Additional
Requirements: CPR certification and training in appropriate use of Seclusion and Restraint within 30 days of employment. Successful completion of Handle with Care training and Service Excellence Training within 30 days of employment. Certifications may be obtained during new hire orientation. EEO Statement All UHS subsidiaries are committed to providing an environment of mutual respect where equal employment opportunities are available to all applicants and teammates. UHS subsidiaries are equal opportunity employers and as such, openly support and fully commit to recruitment, selection, placement, promotion and compensation of individuals without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity, and sexual orientation), genetic information, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. Avoid and Report Recruitment Scams
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Requires a nursing degree from an accredited program and a valid Texas State Board of Nursing license. Preference is given to candidates with a Bachelor's degree and at least two years of experience in a psychiatric facility.
Market context
Behavioral-health openings in Texas often favor licensed clinicians because employers need candidates who can step into patient-facing care with minimal onboarding. Competition is shaped by the required master’s degree, Texas license, and preferred psychiatric experience, plus CPR and CPI certifications. Review the AI-summarized requirements and benefits on this page to save research time, then confirm your license type and highlight any psychiatric or crisis-care experience in your application.
