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Mental Health Technician (MHT) - Behavioral Health - Fulltime, Nights

Texas Health Resources, Plano, TX, United States


Mental Health Technician - Behavioral Health - Days
Work location:

Texas Health Plano, 6200 West Parker Road, Plano TX 75093

Work hours:

Fulltime, Nights; 7:00p - 7:00a

Behavioral Health Seay Center Highlights

Self-Scheduling that helps with work/life balance as well as opportunities for educational and career growth

Collaborative work environment

Great team

Robust Unit Based Council (UBC) and very engaged leadership team.

Fast-Paced, 48 bed inpatient Adult and Adolescent Behavioral Health Units

Qualifications

High School Diploma and 1 year of experience required or

1 year of inpatient experience in the behavioral health field as a MHT, PCT, CNA, or related position highly preferred.

High School Diploma and CNA - Certified Nurse Aide certification required or

Associate’s degree in healthcare field required.

Bachelor’s degree in healthcare field preferred

Other - CLIAFE; Must comply with CLIA regulations regarding foreign education equivalency required.

Key Responsibilities
Assist with and help coordinate patient care.

Assists with all patient care provided by the multidisciplinary team.

Encourages team members.

Provides instruction to team members.

Greets and receives patients admitting/arriving to the unit/area.

Orients patient to surroundings, reviews safety procedures, and unit rules/guidelines while coordinating with the nurse.

Prepares patient to be discharged/transferred.

Assists with gathering belongings and making sure all belongings are returned to the patient (except for medication).

Benefits

Benefits include 401k, PTO, Medical, Dental, Paid Parental Leave, Flex Spending, Tuition Reimbursement, Student Loan Forgiveness as well as several other benefits.

Delivery of high quality of patient care through nursing education, nursing research and innovations in nursing practice.

Strong Unit Based Council (UBC).

A supportive, team environment with outstanding opportunities for growth.

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