MENTAL HEALTH TECHNICIAN DRIVER - PART TIME

UHS • Temple, TX

2d • Onsite

About The Position

The Mental Health Technician Driver coordinates and provides transportation services for patients attending outpatient programs. To ensure safe and timely transportation; milieu management and crisis intervention. Patients served may include adolescents and adults.

Requirements

• High School Diploma or equivalent required
• Minimum one (1) year(s) of related experience, with knowledge of psychiatric patient care techniques with understanding of mental illness, preferred.
• Must contain a valid Texas Drivers License
• Successful completion Handle with Care Training, Service Excellence Training, and CPR certification required.
• Certifications must be obtained during new hire orientation.
• MHT’s may be required to work weekends, overtime, nights, and have flexible hours.
• Must complete and maintain all training requirements as an Mental Health Technician and a Driver.
• Must be able to pass a MVR background check

Nice To Haves

• Certified Nursing Assistant
• Degree from an accredited college or university in social work, recreational therapy, or appropriate therapeutic discipline highly desirable.

Responsibilities

• Follow the therapeutic interventions outlined by the treatment team for each patient
• Utilize sound judgment during assessment and observe and documents any changes in a patient’s appearance, behavior, or ability to work toward treatment plan goals
• Communicate changes in patient’s condition to the charge nurse

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: High school or GED