Mental Health Tech- PRN

UHS•Austin, TX

3d•Onsite

About The Position

Austin Oaks Hospital is seeking qualified, energetic candidates for our current job openings. Join us and be a part of our organization servicing our communities mental health needs. If you are a dedicated, hardworking individual who wants to make a positive difference in the lives of our patients we encourage you to apply. Austin Oaks Hospital puts patient care first. One of the most rewarding aspects of working at Austin Oaks is providing excellent care, comfort, and security to the patients and families you treat, at their most vulnerable times. At Austin Oaks Hospital you are never alone, as you are part of a huge network of peer professionals and nursing leaders that routinely exchange ideas and review current topics within the industry. POSITION SUMMARY: Mental Health Technicians PRN, to provide direct patient care under the supervision of the charge nurse. Responsibilities include the provision of a safe and therapeutic milieu, crisis intervention and assistance with activities of daily living. The Mental Health Technician must demonstrate flexibility for reassignment to units providing care to varied populations including male adults as well as dually diagnosed adults.

Requirements

High School Diploma or Equivalent.
CPR Certification.

Nice To Haves

One year prior psychiatric experience preferred.
Human behavior preferred including therapeutic relationships & processes, age specific growth & development, limit setting, crisis & behavior management.

Responsibilities

Provide direct patient care under the supervision of the charge nurse.
Provision of a safe and therapeutic milieu.
Crisis intervention.
Assistance with activities of daily living.
Demonstrate flexibility for reassignment to units providing care to varied populations including male adults as well as dually diagnosed adults.