Mental Health Technician (MHT) - FT Days | Voyages Sugar Land

Voyages Behavioral Health of Sugar Land•Sugar Land, TX

About The Position

The Mental Health Technician (MHT) works under the supervision of a Registered Nurse and supports patients and nursing staff in accordance with Voyages Behavioral Health policies, procedures, and guidelines. The MHT observes and records patient information relevant to treatment plans, welcomes new patients using admission protocols, assists with discharge, and maintains direct patient observation. The role also includes leading patient education, community, goal, and activity groups; taking vital signs; and helping patients with activities of daily living (ADLs). Because of the role’s visibility and frequent patient interaction, the MHT may be a first responder to situations such as codes, behavioral outbursts, attempts to introduce contraband, and medical issues. The MHT adjusts therapeutic approaches to patient acuity, age, gender, and cultural considerations, but does not assume independent responsibility for patient care.

Requirements

Current BLS certification is required.
Crisis management certification is required per hospital policy and standards.
High school graduation or equivalent is preferred.
Nursing assistant (CNA) certification is preferred where required by the state in which the hospital is located.
No experience is required.

Nice To Haves

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

Responsibilities

Observe and record patient information pertinent 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 (ADLs).
Respond to patient situations such as codes, behavioral outbursts, attempted introduction of contraband, and medical issues.
Adjust therapeutic approaches to patient acuity, age, gender, and cultural considerations.
Perform duties consistently with Voyages Behavioral Health policies, procedures, and guidelines.

Benefits

Medical benefits, including EPO, HDHP, and HSA options, 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.
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) plans with a discretionary employer match.
Generous paid benefit time.
Professional growth opportunities through the Education Advancement Program.