Mental Health Technician - Full Time Nights

Texas Health Resources•Bedford, TX

8d•Onsite

About The Position

Texas Health HEB is looking for a skilled Mental Health Technician to join their team for the night shift. This full-time position involves assisting with and coordinating patient care under the supervision of an RN, promoting a safe and therapeutic environment, and collaborating effectively with a multidisciplinary team. The role requires strong communication and interpersonal skills, adherence to policies and procedures, and a commitment to professional growth and patient well-being.

Requirements

High School Diploma or Equivalent (1 year experience) required
High School Diploma or Equivalent (CNA - Certified Nurse Aid certification) required
Associate's Degree healthcare related field required
BCLS - Basic Cardiac Life Support prior to providing independent patient care and maintained quarterly required
CPI - Crisis Prevention Intervention Training upon hire required
ACPI - Advanced Crisis Prevention Intervention Training maintained annually 6 months required OR CPI - Crisis Prevention Intervention Training 30 days required AND ACPI - Advanced Crisis Prevention Intervention Training maintained annually 12 months required
Teamwork and collaboration; the ability to work effectively and productively with co-workers and other disciplines
Therapeutic communication
Adherence to THR and entity employment policies
Complies with Time & Attendance policy

Nice To Haves

Bachelor's Degree healthcare related field preferred

Responsibilities

Assists with all patient care provided by the multidisciplinary team.
Encourages team members and provides instruction to them.
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, assisting with gathering belongings and ensuring all belongings are returned to the patient (with the exception of medication).
Interacts well with other members of the health care team.
Communicates appropriately by demonstrating active listening and therapeutic communication skills.
Presents as a positive representative of the entity.
Practices appropriate telephone etiquette.
Practices confidentiality and privacy and complies with HIPAA guidelines.
Promotes and maintains a safe environment. Reports hazards to the proper department if they cannot be immediately corrected.
Anticipates and accommodates customer needs, putting patients first.
Keeps unit and patient areas clean and stocked as required.
Collects, labels, and sends specimens per entity policy.
Accurately performs blood glucose testing in a timely manner and performs QC testing per policy.
Follows policy and procedure for hand hygiene and two patient identifiers.
Performs VS per unit standard.
Adheres to THR and entity employment policies.
Complies with Time & Attendance policy.
Complies with department specific guidelines for scheduling.
Complies with department guidelines for supply utilization.
Demonstrates adaptability and flexibility to changes in schedule and/or workload assignments.
Achieves professional growth and development through participation in educational programs and/or providing inservices.
Actively participates in staff meetings and/or committee meetings.
Attends 10 staff meetings per year, according to entity policy.
Actively participates in committees, process improvement projects, and special assignments. Encourages others to do the same.
Ensures a conducive learning environment for orientees.
Assists with new employee orientation.