Mental Health Tech (PICU) - Day Shift

UHS•Arlington, TX

4d•Onsite

About The Position

The primary function of the Mental Health Technician (MHT) is to ensure patient safety. The Mental Health Technician functions as an active part of the treatment team, providing continuous patient care, supervision, interaction, and role modeling to patients ranging in age from preschool through geriatrics depending on which unit worked. MHT’s work under the direction of a Registered Nurse. The PICU UNIT is a Day Shift (7a - 3p) position, though shifts may vary. Candidates must be available to attend the full hospital and departmental orientations: Week 1: Monday - Friday (8 AM - 5 PM); Week 2: Monday – Tuesday (8:30 AM – 4:30 PM).

Requirements

High School Degree or equivalent is required.
Must maintain a valid driver's license in the applicable state.
Successful completion of Crisis Prevention Intervention (CPI) training before on the unit orientation and prior to assisting with restraining procedures.
Successful certification through American Red Cross or American Heart Association for CPR prior to taking an independent patient assignment.
May be asked to work overtime and flexible hours.

Nice To Haves

Certified Nursing Assistant preferred.
Degree from an accredited college or university in social work, recreational therapy or appropriate therapeutic discipline preferred.
Two (2) years of related experience, with a knowledge of psychiatric patient care techniques with understanding of mental illness, preferred.

Responsibilities

Ensure patient safety.
Provide continuous patient care, supervision, interaction, and role modeling to patients.
Work under the direction of a Registered Nurse.