Mental Health Technician Jobs in Austin, TX
Mental Health Technician jobs in Austin are concentrated across inpatient psychiatric facilities, residential treatment centers, and crisis stabilization units, with strong demand in neighborhoods like North Loop, Mueller, and South Congress near major behavioral health campuses. Employers hiring right now include Integral Care, Austin Oaks Hospital, and Ellie Mental Health. Find a role that fits below and apply directly.
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Austin Oaks Hospital offers a continuum of psychiatric services for adolescents and for adults. Located in South Austin, Texas on a beautiful thirteen-acre oak lined campus. We strive to provide a home-like environment that promotes crisis resolution, positive self-awareness, social skills, and personal growth. We are proud to be your community partner in mental health.
The cornerstone of our treatment rests on exceptional mental health services and clinical excellence. Austin Oaks Hospital provides inpatient and outpatient psychiatric services to stabilize symptoms of depression, anxiety and other behavioral health disorders.
More than anything else, our treatment relies on exceptional mental health services and dependable clinical staff.
Austin Oaks Hospital provides inpatient and outpatient psychiatric services to stabilize symptoms of depression, anxiety and other behavioral health disorders.
Website: www.austinoakshospital.com
POSITION SUMMARY:
Mental Health Technicians Evenings (3p-11p), to provide direct patient care under the supervision of the charge nurse. Responsibilities include the provision of a safe and therapeutic milieu, crisis intervention and assistance with activities of daily living. The Mental Health Technician must demonstrate flexibility for reassignment to units providing care to varied populations including male adults as well as dually diagnosed adults.
Benefit Highlights:
- Challenging and rewarding work environment
- Career development opportunities within UHS and its Subsidiaries
- Competitive Compensation
- Excellent Medical, Dental, Vision and Prescription Drug Plan
- 401(K) with company match and discounted stock plan
- Generous Paid Time Off
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 during 2025 were $17.4 billion. In 2026, UHS was again recognized as one of Fortune World’s Most Admired Companies™ and in 2025, was listed in Forbes ranking of America’s Largest Public Companies.
Headquartered in King of Prussia, PA, UHS has approximately 101,500 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 in 40 U.S. states, Washington, D.C., Puerto Rico and the United Kingdom. For additional information visit www.uhs.com.
Qualifications:
Education: High School Diploma or Equivalent.
Experience: One year prior psychiatric experience preferred.
Licensure/Certification: CPR Certification. Human behavior preferred including therapeutic relationships & processes, age specific growth & development, limit setting, crisis & behavior management.
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.
Austin Oaks Hospital offers a continuum of psychiatric services for adolescents and for adults. Located in South Austin, Texas on a beautiful thirteen-acre oak lined campus. We strive to provide a home-like environment that promotes crisis resolution, positive self-awareness, social skills, and personal growth. We are proud to be your community partner in mental health.
The cornerstone of our treatment rests on exceptional mental health services and clinical excellence. Austin Oaks Hospital provides inpatient and outpatient psychiatric services to stabilize symptoms of depression, anxiety and other behavioral health disorders.
More than anything else, our treatment relies on exceptional mental health services and dependable clinical staff.
Austin Oaks Hospital provides inpatient and outpatient psychiatric services to stabilize symptoms of depression, anxiety and other behavioral health disorders.
Website: www.austinoakshospital.com
POSITION SUMMARY:
Mental Health Technicians Evenings (3p-11p), to provide direct patient care under the supervision of the charge nurse. Responsibilities include the provision of a safe and therapeutic milieu, crisis intervention and assistance with activities of daily living. The Mental Health Technician must demonstrate flexibility for reassignment to units providing care to varied populations including male adults as well as dually diagnosed adults.
Benefit Highlights:
- Challenging and rewarding work environment
- Career development opportunities within UHS and its Subsidiaries
- Competitive Compensation
- Excellent Medical, Dental, Vision and Prescription Drug Plan
- 401(K) with company match and discounted stock plan
- Generous Paid Time Off
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 during 2025 were $17.4 billion. In 2026, UHS was again recognized as one of Fortune World’s Most Admired Companies™ and in 2025, was listed in Forbes ranking of America’s Largest Public Companies.
Headquartered in King of Prussia, PA, UHS has approximately 101,500 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 in 40 U.S. states, Washington, D.C., Puerto Rico and the United Kingdom. For additional information visit www.uhs.com.
Qualifications:
Education: High School Diploma or Equivalent.
Experience: One year prior psychiatric experience preferred.
Licensure/Certification: CPR Certification. Human behavior preferred including therapeutic relationships & processes, age specific growth & development, limit setting, crisis & behavior management.
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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Who's Hiring
- Integral Care15
- Austin Oaks Hospital4
- Ellie Mental Health2
- Communities In Schools2
- Youth Advocate Programs2
Top Industries Hiring
- Healthcare & Medical Services
- Education
Mental Health Technician Jobs in Austin: Frequently Asked Questions
How do I get a mental health technician job in Austin?
Austin's behavioral health hiring centers on inpatient psychiatric hospitals, community mental health centers, and residential treatment programs, with a strong cluster of employers near the North Loop and Mueller corridors. Candidates who hold a CPI or de-escalation certification and have direct patient care experience move faster through hiring here. Targeting Austin's crisis stabilization units and substance use co-occurring programs gives applicants a clear edge over those applying to general healthcare roles.
Which companies hire mental health technicians in Austin?
Employers hiring mental health technicians in Austin right now include Integral Care, Austin Oaks Hospital, and Ellie Mental Health, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of July 2026. Austin's market includes a mix of large psychiatric hospital systems, nonprofit community health organizations, and private residential treatment facilities serving adolescent and adult populations.
Are there remote mental health technician jobs in Austin?
Yes, though remote work is uncommon for this role given its hands-on, direct patient care nature. About 23% of mental health technician openings tied to Austin are remote or hybrid as of July 2026, and those positions tend to involve telehealth intake coordination or case monitoring rather than floor-based clinical support.
How can I get a mental health technician job in Austin with little or no experience?
The most realistic entry path in Austin is through crisis respite centers and residential group homes, which regularly hire candidates with a high school diploma and a willingness to complete on-the-job training. Austin State Hospital and several nonprofit behavioral health agencies run structured new-hire cohorts that accept candidates transitioning from CNA, direct support professional, or peer support roles, making lateral moves a practical door into the field locally.
Which industries hire the most mental health technicians in Austin?
Austin mental health technician roles concentrate in Healthcare & Medical Services and Education, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of July 2026. Austin's growth as both a tech hub and a destination for relocated families has increased demand for behavioral health services across hospital systems, outpatient clinics, and school-adjacent residential programs.
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