Mental Health Technician - Weekend Sat and Sun 7a-11p

UHS • Austin, TX

3d • Onsite

About The Position

Texas NeuroRehab Center is hiring a Mental Health Technician to provide direct care and support to patients of all ages with medical and behavioral issues, as directed by the treatment team. The role supports unit programming and helps patients carry over therapy goals through leisure activities and activities of daily living, taking each patient's functional ability and developmental level into consideration. The position is scheduled for weekends, Saturday and Sunday, from 7 a.m. to 11 p.m.

The technician accompanies and supervises patients during daily living activities, appointments, and recreational activities both on and off the living unit, and assists therapists and teachers with therapeutic and educational activities. The technician provides hands-on care, supervision, crisis intervention, behavior management, and behavior modification according to treatment plans and unit guidelines, while documenting patient behavior, condition, progress, and activities. The role also includes recognizing and reporting pain and safety concerns, taking measures to support relief and safety, and measuring and documenting vital signs, weights, and heights.

Texas NeuroRehab Center is a specialized medical rehabilitation and behavioral healthcare facility near downtown Austin. It provides complex medical and brain and spinal cord injury rehabilitation for people aged 13 and older, as well as neuropsychiatric treatment for youth.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Current CPR certification.
• Sustain physical activity and remain on feet throughout the scheduled shift.
• Able to meet lifting requirements of 50 pounds.
• SAMA training is required.

Nice To Haves

• Bachelor's degree or college coursework in health care, mental health, recreational therapy, education, or human growth and development.
• One year of experience as a nurse's aide, mental health aide, psychiatric aide, or equivalent in a rehabilitation, psychiatric, or similar setting.

Responsibilities

• Assist in the direct care and management of patients with medical and behavioral issues as directed by the treatment team.
• Support unit programming and the carryover of therapy issues through leisure activities and activities of daily living, considering patients' functional abilities and developmental levels.
• Accompany and actively supervise patients during activities of daily living, appointments, and recreational activities on and off the living unit.
• Assist therapists and teachers with therapeutic and educational activities.
• Document patient behaviors, condition, progress, and activities in the prescribed format; maintain thorough and descriptive charting.
• Provide hands-on physical care, supervision, crisis intervention, behavior management, and behavior modification according to individual treatment plans and unit program guidelines.
• Serve as a role model for patients, visitors, and staff, and work as a team member to promote a positive work environment.
• Recognize and report pain and safety issues, and take measures to provide relief and safety.
• Take and document vital signs, weights, and heights.

Benefits

• Retention bonus program, if offered.
• Loan forgiveness program, if offered.
• Challenging and rewarding work environment.
• Competitive compensation and generous paid time off.
• Medical, dental, vision, and prescription drug plans.
• 401(k) with company match and discounted stock plan.
• SoFi student loan refinancing program.
• Tuition savings to continue nursing education with Chamberlain University.
• Career development opportunities within UHS and its subsidiaries.
• Pet insurance.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED