Mental Health Tech

1 week ago


DeSoto, Texas, United States Dallas Behavioral Healthcare Hospital Full time

Shift Options: 7 AM- 7 PM Rotating Weekends

The role involves working with children, teenagers, and adults.

We're on the lookout for full-time Mental Health Techs (MHT) to offer top-notch care to patients in our Senior Adult and Adolescent units who are receiving treatment for psychiatric and emotional issues. MHT's we bring onboard must align with our hospital's care philosophy, ensure a therapeutic environment for all patients, maintain constant communication with the nursing team, and actively contribute to patients' care plans.

  • Engage in treatment planning by identifying patients' needs and strengths, and suggesting plan modifications based on patient behavior observations.
  • Contribute during shift handovers and discharge planning.
  • Implement patients' treatment plans by tracking progress, sharing patient behavior insights with the treatment team, and facilitating therapeutic activities.
  • Communicate effectively with patients, families, and referral sources.
  • Supervise patients to guarantee safety during treatment and transportation.
  • Help uphold the unit's therapeutic environment and enforce behavioral management methods.
  • Assist in maintaining patient and program documentation.
  • Introduce new patients to the unit and program.
  • Support nurses with general patient care duties.
  • Keep the environment safe and conducive for patients.
  • Aid patients with daily activities as per their treatment plan and needs.
  • Handle administrative tasks to support patient care and hospital operations.
  • Adhere to the Organization's ethics and customer service standards.

This job description may not cover all responsibilities. Employees may be assigned other relevant duties as needed by the hospital.

Requirements

  • Education: High school diploma or equivalent, CPR, and MANDT training provided by the employer.
  • Required Licenses: None
  • Preferred Licenses/Certifications: Registered Behavioral Technician or Certified Nursing Assistant.
  • Experience: At least 2 years of clinical experience, preferably in behavioral healthcare. Experience in a psychiatric hospital is a plus.
  • Knowledge, Skills & Abilities: Must excel in multitasking and time management.
  • Screening: Applicants must pass background checks, drug screenings, and physical assessments.
  • Physical Demands: Ability to perform various physical tasks and handle objects up to 50 lbs.

This job description may not cover all responsibilities. Employees may be assigned other relevant duties as needed by the hospital.

Benefits

Full-time employees enjoy medical, dental, vision benefits, company-paid disability, 401(k), and ample paid time off.



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