Mental Health Technician (MHT) - FT Days | Voyages Conroe

Voyages Behavioral Health of Conroe•Conroe, TX

6d•Onsite

About The Position

The Mental Health Technician (MHT) works under the supervision of a Registered Nurse and supports patient care in accordance with Voyages Behavioral Health policies, procedures, and guidelines. The role observes and records patient information relevant to treatment plans, welcomes new patients using established admission protocols, assists with discharges, and maintains direct patient observation. The MHT leads patient education, community, goal, and activity groups, assists nursing staff with vital signs, and helps patients with activities of daily living. The position does not assume independent responsibility for patient care. Because of frequent patient interaction and visibility, the MHT may be among the first to respond to situations such as codes, behavioral outbursts, attempted introduction of contraband, and medical issues. The MHT adjusts therapeutic approaches to patient acuity, age, gender, and cultural considerations. The posting describes a full-time day-shift position at Voyages Conroe. High school graduation or equivalent is preferred. Current BLS certification and crisis management certification in accordance with hospital policy and standards are required. CNA certification is preferred where required by the state. No experience is required; two to three years in an acute hospital, rehabilitation hospital, or skilled nursing unit is preferred.

Requirements

Current BLS certification is required.
Crisis management certification in accordance with hospital policy and standards is required.

Nice To Haves

High school graduate or equivalent preferred.
Nursing assistant (CNA) certification preferred where required by the state where the hospital resides.
Two to three years of experience in an acute hospital, rehabilitation hospital, or skilled nursing unit preferred.

Responsibilities

Observe and record patient information pertinent to treatment plans.
Welcome new patients through established admission protocols.
Assist with the patient discharge process.
Maintain direct patient observation.
Lead patient education, community, goal, and activity groups.
Assist nursing staff with taking vital signs.
Help patients perform activities of daily living.
Respond to patient situations, including codes, behavioral outbursts, attempted introduction of contraband, and medical issues.
Adjust therapeutic approaches to patient acuity, age, gender, and cultural considerations.
Perform duties in accordance with Voyages Behavioral Health policies, procedures, and guidelines, without assuming independent responsibility for patient care.

Benefits

Medical plan options, including EPO, HDHP, and HSA, with prescription coverage, Rx ’n Go, and Teladoc.
Dental and vision benefits.
Employee Assistance Program with counseling, legal, and financial services.
Flexible spending and health savings accounts.
Life and disability insurance.
Continuing education, in-service opportunities, and tuition assistance.
Supplemental accident, critical illness, cancer, pet, and identity theft protection insurance options.
Auto, home, cell phone, and gym membership discounts.
Personal travel discounts.
401(k) plan with discretionary employer match.
Generous paid benefit time.
Education Advancement Program and opportunities for professional growth.