MHT FT Float, 7a-7:30p, Mon., Tues. & Fri.

UHS•Denton, TX

2d•Onsite

About The Position

University Behavioral Health of Denton is a private freestanding psychiatric hospital specializing in mental health and chemical dependency care. Serving North Texas and surrounding areas, UBH Denton has provided a range of programs treating mental health illnesses and substance abuse issues since 2005. Our inpatient and outpatient psychiatric services offer supportive and compassionate care for adolescents and adults with specialty programs that are tailored to meet the needs of our patients. This is an exciting opportunity to work in an environment that puts patient care first while also having the opportunity to grow, learn, and advance in your career. The Mental Health Technician functions as an active part of the treatment team, providing continuous patient care, supervision, interaction, and role modeling to patients ranging in age from adolescents through geriatrics depending on which unit worked. MHTs work under the direction of a Registered Nurse.

Requirements

High School Degree or equivalent preferred
Certified Nursing Assistant required
Degree from an accredited college or university in social work, recreational therapy or appropriate therapeutic discipline preferred.
A minimum of one (1) year experience, with knowledge of psychiatric patient care techniques with understanding of mental illness, preferred.
CNA licensure.
Registered Behavioral Technician in the State of Texas (RBT) preferred.
Successful completion CPR certification, Handle with Care and Verbal De-escalation within 30 days of employment prior to assisting in restraining procedures.
May be required to work overtime and flexible hours.

Nice To Haves

Degree from an accredited college or university in social work, recreational therapy or appropriate therapeutic discipline preferred.
A minimum of one (1) year experience, with knowledge of psychiatric patient care techniques with understanding of mental illness, preferred.
Registered Behavioral Technician in the State of Texas (RBT) preferred.

Responsibilities

Take and record vital signs properly.
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.