Mental Health Technician (MHT) - Behavioral Health - Fulltime, Nights
Texas Health Resources•Plano, TX
•Onsite
About The Position
The Mental Health Technician (MHT) position in Behavioral Health at Texas Health Plano is a full-time night shift role. The Behavioral Health Seay Center offers self-scheduling for work-life balance, opportunities for educational and career growth, a collaborative work environment, a great team, a robust Unit Based Council (UBC), and an engaged leadership team. The units are fast-paced, with 48 beds for adult and adolescent behavioral health inpatient care.
Requirements
- High School Diploma and 1 year of experience required
- High School Diploma and CNA - Certified Nurse Aide certification required
- Associate’s degree in healthcare field required
- Must comply with CLIA regulations regarding foreign education equivalency required.
Nice To Haves
- 1 year of inpatient experience in the behavioral health field as a MHT, PCT, CNA, or related position highly preferred.
- Bachelor’s degree in healthcare field preferred
Responsibilities
- Assist with and help coordinate patient care.
- Assists with all patient care provided by the multidisciplinary team.
- Encourages team members.
- Provides instruction to team members.
- Greets and receives patients admitting/arriving to the unit/area.
- Orients patient to surroundings, reviews safety procedures, and unit rules/guidelines while coordinating with the nurse.
- Prepares patient to be discharged/transferred.
- Assists with gathering belongings and making sure all belongings are returned to the patient (except for medication).
Benefits
- 401k
- PTO
- Medical
- Dental
- Paid Parental Leave
- Flex Spending
- Tuition Reimbursement
- Student Loan Forgiveness
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
Associate degree
