Mental Health Technician - 3p-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 technician supports unit programming, including therapeutic and educational activities, leisure activities, and activities of daily living, in keeping with each patient’s functional abilities and developmental level. The role includes accompanying and actively supervising patients during daily activities, appointments, and recreation both on and off the living unit. The technician also provides hands-on care, crisis intervention, supervision, behavior management, and behavior modification according to individual treatment plans and unit guidelines. The position is scheduled Monday through Friday, 3 p.m. to 11 p.m. Texas NeuroRehab Center is a specialized medical rehabilitation and behavioral healthcare facility located on 67 wooded acres 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.
SAMA training is required.
Ability to sustain physical activity and remain on feet throughout the scheduled shift.
Ability to meet lifting requirements of 50 pounds.

Nice To Haves

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

Responsibilities

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.
Support unit programming, leisure activities, and activities of daily living in accordance with patients’ functional abilities and developmental levels.
Serve as a role model for patients, visitors, and staff, and work as a team member to promote a positive work environment.
Document patient behaviors, condition, and progress daily in the prescribed format; ensure progress notes accurately reflect behavioral data and activities and are thorough and descriptive.
Provide hands-on physical care, supervision, crisis intervention, behavior management, and behavior modification as directed by treatment plans and unit guidelines.
Recognize and report pain and safety issues, and take measures to provide relief and safety.
Take and document vital signs, weights, and heights.