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Texas Health Resources
Mental Health Technician (MHT) - Behavioral Health - Fulltime, Days
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What they do
A Mental Health or Psychiatric Technician cares for patients with mental illnesses. Works under the direction of a physician and works with specialists involved in mental health care, such as psychiatrists and therapists. Monitors patient symptoms and administers medications. Works in a mental health facility or in a hospital or other healthcare facility.
$33,378 / year median in Texas
+15% projected growth
Job Description
Mental Health Technician - Behavioral Health _Bring your passion to Texas Health so we are Better + Together!
Employment opportunities are only reflective of wholly owned Texas Health Resources entities. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and do not discriminate against any employees or applicant for employment because of race, color, sex, age, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, status as a veteran, and basis of disability or any other federal, state or local protected class.
_ Work location:
Texas Health Plano, 6200 West Parker Road, PlanoTX 75093
Work hours: Fulltime, Days; 7:00a - 7:00pBehavioral 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 Here's What You Need
- 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. What You Will Do 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).
Texas Health Employee:
- 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.
Texas Health Plano Highlights:
Texas Health Presbyterian Hospital Plano is a 366-bed, Magnet-designated hospital and recognized clinical leader, providing technologically advanced care to Plano, Frisco and surrounding communities since 1991. This full-service facility features a full range of specialties including emergency medicine, cardiology, adult and adolescent behavioral health, pediatrics, an adult intensive care unit, state of the art and technologically advanced surgical services and a LevelIII NICU.
Texas Health Plano has more than 1,600 employees and over 1,360 physicians on its medical staff in more than 65 specialties. The hospital is an Advanced Level III Trauma Facility, accredited Chest Pain Center by The Joint Commission, named 'Best Place to Have a Baby' in Collin County and a Gold-Level Mother Friendly business. Texas Health Plano is the recipient of the Disease Specific Care Certifications from the Joint Commission in Chest Pain, Joint Replacement - Hip and Joint Replacement - Knee and an Advanced Certification as a Primary Stroke Center. We invite you to join us in furthering your career and our accomplishments and philosophy of excellence. If you're ready to join us in our mission to improve the health of our community, then let's show the world how we're even better together! _Do you still have questions or concerns?Email your questions to:
_ recruitment@texashealth.org \#LI-AW1Texas Health requires a resume when an application is submitted.Employment opportunities are only reflective of wholly owned Texas Health Resources entities. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and do not discriminate against any employees or applicant for employment because of race, color, sex, age, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, status as a veteran, and basis of disability or any other federal, state or local protected class.
Benefits
- Paid Time Off (PTO)
- Financial Aid/Assistance
- 401(k) Plans
- Health Insurance