Behavioral Health Tech Jobs in Texas
Behavioral health tech jobs in Texas are concentrated in inpatient psychiatric units, residential treatment centers, and community mental health agencies, with consistent demand at every level from entry-level direct support to lead technician. The heaviest hiring is in Houston, Dallas, and San Antonio, where systems like UTHealth, Baylor Scott & White, and Universal Health Services operate multiple behavioral health facilities. Crisis intervention support and adolescent and substance use treatment are among the most in-demand specialties right now. Scan the live roles below and apply to whichever ones fit.
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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.
A hospital is only as good as its employees. That's why we're looking for professionals who are dedicated and passionate about their work. We're looking for employees who can add to our culture of exemplary patient care and personal excellence. We're looking for exceptional professionals who share our vision and values.
Visit us online at: https://www.nwths.com/careers
Job Title: Behavioral Health Tech/No Degree
POSITION SUMMARY: 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, training new employees, documentation, and safety rounds.
Job Duties/Responsibilities:
1. Skills Day.
2. Maintain current BLS.
3. Handle with Care certification current.
4. Attends 80% of departmental staff meetings.
5. Attends required in-service trainings.
7. Presents a neat, professional appearance consistent with the hospital dress code.
8. Complies with local, state, federal and JC standards and guidelines.
9. Adheres to safety policy and procedures to promote safe work practices.
10. Demonstrates knowledge of policies and procedures specific to position/department.
11. Maintains proper boundaries when interacting with patients and their families and co-workers.
12. Seeks direction or clarification from Supervisor when necessary.
13. Treats patients with respect according to patient rights and responsibilities.
14. Communicates in a positive, compassionate and professional manner with patients, staff and visitors.
15. Checks all mail and correspondence and responds to requests in a timely manner.
16. Demonstrates “cultural competence” by awareness of cultural differences and the impact of one’s own personal and professional values and attitudes (i.e., biases, transference and
counter transference issues) on the values and attitudes of others, and willingness to adjust to
the cultural differences of patients and families, and co-worker when working with them.
17. Complies with hospital attendance policy.
Benefit Highlights:
- 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: uhsguest.com
About Universal Health Services
Education, Training, Experience and Licenses/Registrations Required:
Current BLS certification from the American Heart Association upon hire or within 30 days of start date and maintain certification throughout employment. This must be obtained prior to providing patient care.
Must possess one of the following:
- 2 years’ experience providing patient care
- EMT Certification
- Medical Assistant Certification
- High School Diploma or equivalent
Physical and Sensory Requirements:
- Ability to stoop, kneel, sit, stand, crouch, reach, walk, push, pull, lift, moving about in work area and throughout hospital to accomplish tasks, finger (i.e. pick or type), and grasp
-
Ability to express and exchange ideas via spoken work, conveying information to others in audible,
accurate and on occasion quick manner. - Perform repetitive motions with wrists, hands, and fingers.
- Must be able to address and prioritize multiple tasks demands within established time frames.
- Must be able to concentrate on work amid distractions such as noise, conversations, and foot traffic; must be able to consistently meet deadlines regardless of case load; must be flexible in work hours in order to meet patient and organization operating needs.
- Must maintain self-control in volatile or hostile situations when verbally or physically confronted.
- Must be able to set therapeutic limits and maintain therapeutic distance with clients; maintains therapeutic boundaries with patients during treatment and following discharge.
- Must be able to physically assist with the restraint of patients when necessary for the safety of the patient and others (including holding, grasping, pushing and/or pulling variable body weight).
- The physical requirements described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the primary functions.
Disclaimer
Northwest Texas Healthcare System, a subsidiary of UHS, is not accepting unsolicited assistance from search firms for this employment opportunity. Please, no phone calls or emails. All resumes submitted by search firms to any employee at UHS via-email, the Internet or in any form and/or method without a valid written search agreement in place for this position will be deemed the sole property of UHS. No fee will be paid in the event the candidate is hired by UHS as a result of the referral or through other means.
EEO Statement
Avoid and Report Recruitment Scams
We are aware of a scam whereby imposters are posing as Recruiters from UHS, and our subsidiary hospitals and facilities. Beware of anyone requesting financial or personal information.
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.
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.
A hospital is only as good as its employees. That's why we're looking for professionals who are dedicated and passionate about their work. We're looking for employees who can add to our culture of exemplary patient care and personal excellence. We're looking for exceptional professionals who share our vision and values.
Visit us online at: https://www.nwths.com/careers
Job Title: Behavioral Health Tech/No Degree
POSITION SUMMARY: 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, training new employees, documentation, and safety rounds.
Job Duties/Responsibilities:
1. Skills Day.
2. Maintain current BLS.
3. Handle with Care certification current.
4. Attends 80% of departmental staff meetings.
5. Attends required in-service trainings.
7. Presents a neat, professional appearance consistent with the hospital dress code.
8. Complies with local, state, federal and JC standards and guidelines.
9. Adheres to safety policy and procedures to promote safe work practices.
10. Demonstrates knowledge of policies and procedures specific to position/department.
11. Maintains proper boundaries when interacting with patients and their families and co-workers.
12. Seeks direction or clarification from Supervisor when necessary.
13. Treats patients with respect according to patient rights and responsibilities.
14. Communicates in a positive, compassionate and professional manner with patients, staff and visitors.
15. Checks all mail and correspondence and responds to requests in a timely manner.
16. Demonstrates “cultural competence” by awareness of cultural differences and the impact of one’s own personal and professional values and attitudes (i.e., biases, transference and
counter transference issues) on the values and attitudes of others, and willingness to adjust to
the cultural differences of patients and families, and co-worker when working with them.
17. Complies with hospital attendance policy.
Benefit Highlights:
- 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: uhsguest.com
About Universal Health Services
Education, Training, Experience and Licenses/Registrations Required:
Current BLS certification from the American Heart Association upon hire or within 30 days of start date and maintain certification throughout employment. This must be obtained prior to providing patient care.
Must possess one of the following:
- 2 years’ experience providing patient care
- EMT Certification
- Medical Assistant Certification
- High School Diploma or equivalent
Physical and Sensory Requirements:
- Ability to stoop, kneel, sit, stand, crouch, reach, walk, push, pull, lift, moving about in work area and throughout hospital to accomplish tasks, finger (i.e. pick or type), and grasp
-
Ability to express and exchange ideas via spoken work, conveying information to others in audible,
accurate and on occasion quick manner. - Perform repetitive motions with wrists, hands, and fingers.
- Must be able to address and prioritize multiple tasks demands within established time frames.
- Must be able to concentrate on work amid distractions such as noise, conversations, and foot traffic; must be able to consistently meet deadlines regardless of case load; must be flexible in work hours in order to meet patient and organization operating needs.
- Must maintain self-control in volatile or hostile situations when verbally or physically confronted.
- Must be able to set therapeutic limits and maintain therapeutic distance with clients; maintains therapeutic boundaries with patients during treatment and following discharge.
- Must be able to physically assist with the restraint of patients when necessary for the safety of the patient and others (including holding, grasping, pushing and/or pulling variable body weight).
- The physical requirements described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the primary functions.
Disclaimer
Northwest Texas Healthcare System, a subsidiary of UHS, is not accepting unsolicited assistance from search firms for this employment opportunity. Please, no phone calls or emails. All resumes submitted by search firms to any employee at UHS via-email, the Internet or in any form and/or method without a valid written search agreement in place for this position will be deemed the sole property of UHS. No fee will be paid in the event the candidate is hired by UHS as a result of the referral or through other means.
EEO Statement
Avoid and Report Recruitment Scams
We are aware of a scam whereby imposters are posing as Recruiters from UHS, and our subsidiary hospitals and facilities. Beware of anyone requesting financial or personal information.
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.
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The qualifications that appear most often in behavioral health tech jobs across Texas.
- High school diploma or GED required by most Texas behavioral health employers
- Current CPR and first aid certification required before starting patient-facing work
- Completion of employer-provided or state-approved behavioral health technician training program
- Experience or coursework in psychology, social work, or a related human services field
- Ability to pass a Texas Department of Family and Protective Services background check
- Familiarity with de-escalation techniques and crisis intervention protocols preferred
Behavioral Health Tech Jobs in Texas: Frequently Asked Questions
How do you become a behavioral health tech in Texas?
Most Texas employers hire behavioral health techs with a high school diploma and then provide on-the-job or facility-based training before the employee works independently with patients. Texas does not require a standalone state license specific to this title, but many employers require completion of a structured technician training program and a clean background check through the Texas Department of Family and Protective Services. Earning a Certified Psychiatric Technician credential through the American Association of Psychiatric Technicians strengthens any application.
Which companies hire behavioral health techs in Texas?
Companies currently hiring behavioral health techs in Texas include The Pavilion at Northwest Texas Healthcare System, Center for Discovery, and New Hope Ranch, per current listings on Migrate Mate as of August 2026. Texas's large network of state-funded community mental health centers, operated through Local Mental Health Authorities, also represents a steady and distributed source of openings throughout the state.
Which Texas cities have the most behavioral health tech jobs?
Amarillo, Plano, and Argyle have the most behavioral health tech openings in Texas. Houston and Dallas drive volume through their large hospital systems and dense networks of inpatient psychiatric and residential facilities, while San Antonio's concentration of military-connected behavioral health programs and major regional health systems sustains consistent demand independent of the state's two largest metros.
Are there remote behavioral health tech jobs in Texas?
Yes, but they're rare. The behavioral health tech role is fundamentally hands-on, requiring direct patient observation, de-escalation, and therapeutic milieu support that cannot be performed remotely. About 0% of behavioral health tech openings tied to Texas are remote or hybrid as of August 2026, and those positions tend to involve administrative coordination, telehealth support roles, or training functions rather than direct patient care.
How can I get hired as a behavioral health tech in Texas with little or no experience?
The most realistic entry path is applying directly to technician trainee or mental health associate postings at Texas's Local Mental Health Authority centers, which routinely hire candidates without prior clinical experience and provide structured paid training. Large systems like UTHealth and Baylor Scott & White also post entry-level psychiatric technician roles that include orientation programs. Lateral moves from roles like patient care technician, residential counselor, or case manager aide are recognized by Texas employers as directly relevant. Completing a CPR certification and any coursework in psychology or human services before applying gives candidates a concrete edge.
Where can I find and apply to behavioral health tech jobs in Texas?
You can find and apply to behavioral health tech jobs in Texas on Migrate Mate, which lists current Texas openings. Search the roles available, find the ones that match your background and location, and apply directly to the ones that fit.
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