Mental Health Technician (MHT) - PRN 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 patients’ treatment plans through observation, documentation, admission and discharge assistance, and 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 role may be the first to respond to patient situations, including codes, behavioral outbursts, suspected contraband, and medical issues. The MHT adapts therapeutic approaches to patient acuity, age, gender, and cultural considerations and does not assume independent responsibility for patient care. Duties must follow Voyages Behavioral Health policies, procedures, and guidelines. This is a PRN position with availability requirements of six shifts per month for Tier 2 or eight shifts per month for Tier 3. Both tiers must include one full weekend per month, two major holidays, and one minor holiday. The posting describes flexible scheduling and opportunities for growth and advancement.

Requirements

Current BLS certification is required.
Crisis management certification is required per hospital policy and standards.
Availability for six shifts per month for Tier 2 or eight shifts per month for Tier 3; both tiers must include one full weekend per month, two major holidays, and one minor holiday.

Nice To Haves

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

Responsibilities

Observe and record patient information relevant to treatment plans.
Welcome new patients through 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.
Respond to patient situations, including codes, behavioral outbursts, attempts to introduce 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.