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Mental Health Tech (MHT)

UHS·Birmingham, Alabama

Full Time·On Site·0-2 yrs·Posted 14 hours ago
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About the role

Provide excellent care, comfort, and security to patients and families within a psychiatric hospital setting. Support patients in acute inpatient, residential, and group home environments.

Responsibilities

  • Mental health tech male unit full-Time *8 hour shifts on weekdays (M-F) plus 12-Hour shifts every other weekend
  • **very limited openings aug - Sept 2026*
  • MUST HAVE availability to attend an 8- business day Orientation from 8a-4p without interruptions. About Hill Crest Behavioral Health Hill Crest Behavioral Health Services is a robust, free-standing psychiatric hospital offering dedicated services to adolescents and adults from the surrounding Birmingham community. With an average census of 150 patients, Hill Crest features acute inpatient, residential, and group home settings. Much more is available online at: https://hillcrestbhs.com/ We do not treat medically compromised individuals beyond our scope of care. We currently treat: Acute Adults Acute Adolescents Forensic Adult Males Residential Males and Females Hill Crest Behavioral Health offers comprehensive benefits for the Mental Health Technician (MHT) position, such as: Challenging and rewarding work environment Competitive Compensation Excellent Medical, Dental, Vision, and Prescription Drug Plan Tuition Reimbursement Student Loan Reimbursement Generous Paid Time Off 401(K) with company match and discounted stock plan What do our current Mental Health Technician (MHT) value at Hill Crest & UHS? A safe and supportive environment that puts patient care first and values our employees. One of the most rewarding aspects of working at Hill Crest is providing excellent care, comfort, and security to the patients and families you treat, at their most vulnerable times. You are never alone, as you are part of a large, nationwide network of peers and leaders that educate the field, routinely exchange ideas, and review current topics within the industry. We are proud of our robust continuing education options and opportunities for skills diversification and career advancement with UHS. We want to help you succeed and grow in your profession and enjoy a sense of belonging and trust that comes through your expanding experience. At UHS, you have a voice. 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. During the year, UHS was again recognized as one of the World’s Most Admired Companies by Fortune; and listed in Forbes ranking of America’s Largest Public Companies. 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

Qualifications

  • We train you to be the best, but there are a few minimum requirements for this position: · Verifiable High School Diploma/ GED required!!!
  • Proof (transcript/degree document) will be requested · One year of experience in a psychiatric setting/patient care preferred · Able to obtain a CPR certification and non-violent crisis prevention certification (company will train) MUST HAVE availability to attend an 8- business day Orientation from 8a-4p without interruptions.
  • Please apply to become part of our team as we set out to be the provider of choice for psychiatric services.
  • 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.
  • We believe that diversity and inclusion among our teammates is critical to our success.
  • Avoid and Report Recruitment Scams At UHS and all our subsidiaries, our Human Resources departments and recruiters are here to help prospective candidates by matching skill set and experience with the best possible career path at UHS and our subsidiaries.
  • During the recruitment process, no recruiter or employee will request financial or personal information (e.g., Social Security Number, credit card or bank information, etc.) from you via email.
  • Our recruiters will not email you from a public webmail client like Hotmail, Gmail, Yahoo Mail, etc.
  • If you suspect a fraudulent job posting or job-related email mentioning UHS or its subsidiaries, we encourage you to report such concerns to appropriate law enforcement.
  • We encourage you to refer to legitimate UHS and UHS subsidiary career websites to verify job opportunities and not rely on unsolicited calls from recruiters.

Requirements

A high school diploma or GED is required, and one year of experience in a psychiatric setting is preferred. Candidates must be able to obtain CPR and non-violent crisis prevention certifications and attend a mandatory 8-day orientation.

  • high school
  • CPR
  • Patient care
  • Crisis prevention
  • Psychiatric care
  • Behavioral health support
  • Patient security

Benefits

  • Dental insurance
  • Vision insurance
  • Medical insurance
  • 401(k) with company match
  • Paid time off
  • Tuition reimbursement
  • Student loan reimbursement
  • Discounted stock plan
  • Prescription drug plan

Posting details

Employment type
Full Time
Work arrangement
On Site
Experience
0-2 yrs
Location
Birmingham, Alabama
Posted
Jul 27, 2026
Closes
Jul 27, 2027
Application
Employer website
UH

Hiring organization

UHS

Located in Aiken, South Carolina, which was named 2018’s “Best Small Town in the South” by Southern Living Magazine, Aiken Regional Medical Centers is a 273 licensed-bed acute care facility that offers a comprehensive range of specialties and services. Aiken Regional is...

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IndustryHospitals and Health Care
TypePublic Company
Size1,001-5,000 employees
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Behavioral health openings in Alabama often reflect steady demand in schools, clinics, and community settings, especially for counselors who can support crisis response and ongoing mental health care. These roles are competitive because employers typically look for a master’s or doctoral degree, active licensure such as LPC, LCSW, or LMFT, and proven counseling experience with crisis intervention skills. Review the AI-summarized requirements and benefits here to save research time, then confirm your licensure match and prepare examples of crisis work before applying.

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