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

PAM Health•Conroe, TX

About The Position

The Mental Health Technician (MHT) works under the supervision of a Registered Nurse and supports behavioral health patients in accordance with their treatment plans and Voyages Behavioral Health policies, procedures, and guidelines. The role observes and records relevant patient information, welcomes new patients using admission protocols, assists with discharge, 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. Because of frequent patient interaction and high visibility, the MHT may be a first responder to codes, behavioral outbursts, attempts to introduce contraband, and medical issues. The technician adapts therapeutic approaches to patients’ acuity, age, gender, and cultural considerations and does not assume independent responsibility for patient care.

Requirements

Current BLS certification is required.
Crisis management certification is required per hospital policy and standards.

Nice To Haves

High school graduation or equivalent preferred.
Nursing assistant (CNA) certification preferred where required by the state in which 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 the treatment plan.
Welcome new patients using specific admission protocols.
Assist with the patient discharge process.
Maintain direct patient observation.
Lead patient education, community, goal, and activity groups.
Assist nursing staff by taking vital signs.
Help patients perform activities of daily living (ADLs).
Respond to patient situations such as codes, behavioral outbursts, attempts to introduce contraband, and medical issues.
Adjust therapeutic approaches to patients’ acuity, age, gender, and cultural considerations.
Perform duties consistent with hospital policies, procedures, and guidelines without assuming independent responsibility for patient care.

Benefits

Medical benefits with EPO, HDHP, and HSA options, including prescription coverage, Rx ’n Go, and Teladoc.
Dental and vision benefits.
Employee Assistance Program, including counseling, legal, and financial services.
Flexible spending and health savings accounts.
Life and disability insurance.
Education and in-service opportunities, including continuing education 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.