Behavioral Sciences Campus
Join the Mission
At the John S. Dunn Behavioral Sciences Center at UTHealth Houston, the largest academic psychiatric hospital in the country, dedicated health care teams are driving forward the university’s behavioral health mission. Their work helps close critical gaps in mental health services and strengthens the continuum of care for patients across our community.

Together with the well-established UTHealth Houston Harris County Psychiatric Center, the university offers a collaborative, mission-driven environment where employees find purpose, professional growth, and access to world-class resources in both clinical care and research. Explore career opportunities that make a meaningful impact in behavioral health, and join us in shaping the future of mental health care.
Nursing Opportunities
 At UTHealth Houston, our Nursing Services Department is grounded in core values of compassionate care, mutual respect, and collaboration. Nurses at the John S. Dunn Behavioral Sciences Center play a vital role in patient care through active engagement with interdisciplinary teams. If you're seeking a meaningful career in behavioral health, discover your potential with us at UTHealth Houston.
Discover Your Path
Psychiatric Technicians
Our Psychiatric Technicians are at the heart of our interdisciplinary care team. This position focuses on patient safety, performing care activities and tasks for psychiatric patients. Additionally, our Psychiatric Technicians maintain a therapeutic and safe environment under the direction of licensed staff. Join our team and help make a difference in the lives of our patients!
Pursue Excellence
Social Workers / Clinicians/Therapists
Our social workers, clinicians, and allied health professionals are essential to delivering compassionate, patient-centered care. Licensed master clinicians (LCSW, LMSW, LPC), certified recreation therapists, counselors, and more collaborate within a multidisciplinary treatment team to support both acute and subacute mental health services. 
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Administrative & Non-Clinical Opportunities
While patient care is central to the mission of the John S. Dunn Behavioral Sciences Center at UTHealth Houston, our administrative and non-clinical professionals provide essential support services that keep daily operations running smoothly. These roles highlight administrative excellence in a dynamic setting devoted to high-quality mental health care
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Pharmacy Opportunities
Our Pharmacy Department plays a vital role in supporting safe, effective, and patient-centered care at the John S. Dunn Behavioral Sciences Center. Pharmacists and Pharmacy Technicians collaborate closely with a skilled multidisciplinary team to manage medications, ensure treatment accuracy, and actively contribute to the delivery of high-quality mental health services across both acute and subacute care settings.
Shape the Future
Faculty
Faculty at UTHealth Houston’s John S. Dunn Behavioral Sciences Center play a pivotal role in advancing education, research, and clinical excellence in behavioral health. Through dynamic teaching, dedicated mentorship, and collaboration with interdisciplinary teams, our faculty help shape the next generation of mental health professionals while contributing to innovative care, discovery, and academic leadership.
Lead with Purpose
Medical Insurance We pay 100% of the medical insurance premiums for our full-time employees and offer competitive rates for part-time team members. We also offer other benefits like vision and dental for both the employee and family members!
Paid Leave When you start with UTHealth Houston, you immediately start accruing both sick and vacation time! In addition to holidays and a preventive day each year, our generous leave accruals make sure you have the WorkLife balance you need!
Retirement
 As an employee of the State of Texas, you’ll be enrolled in the Teacher Retirement System (TRS), a defined contribution plan covering higher education employees! Additionally, we offer voluntary retirement programs to help you plan for retirement!
Well-being Resources
 UTHealth Houston supports employee well-being. Our Employee Assistance Programs offers a variety of services including counseling and consultation services with a licensed mental health professional, legal and financial resources, and WorkLife referrals.
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