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

PAM Health•Sugar Land, TX

18h

About The Position

The Mental Health Technician (MHT) works under the supervision of a Registered Nurse and supports patient care in accordance with Voyages Behavioral Health policies, procedures, and guidelines. The role observes and records information relevant to patient treatment plans, supports admissions and discharges, maintains direct patient observation, leads patient education and activity groups, takes vital signs, and helps patients with activities of daily living. The MHT responds to patient situations such as codes, behavioral outbursts, suspected contraband, and medical issues. Therapeutic approaches are adjusted to patients’ acuity, age, gender, and cultural considerations. The MHT does not assume independent responsibility for patient care. The position requires current BLS certification and crisis management certification in accordance with hospital policy and standards. High school graduation or equivalent and CNA certification where required by the state are preferred. No experience is required, though two to three years of experience in an acute hospital, rehabilitation hospital, or skilled nursing unit is preferred. Voyages Behavioral Health is an affiliate of PAM Health and describes a collaborative work environment, opportunities for professional growth, and an Education Advancement Program. The posting lists medical, dental, vision, insurance, retirement, paid time off, education, and discount benefits for full-time employees.

Requirements

Current BLS certification is required.
Crisis management certification, as required by hospital policy and standards, is required.
No experience is required.

Nice To Haves

High school graduate or equivalent preferred.
Nursing assistant (CNA) certification preferred where required by the state where the hospital resides.
Two to three years of experience in an acute hospital, rehabilitation hospital, or skilled nursing unit preferred.

Responsibilities

Observe and record patient information pertinent to treatment plans.
Welcome new patients using 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, including codes, behavioral outbursts, attempts to introduce 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; do not assume independent responsibility for patient care.

Benefits

Medical benefits with EPO, HDHP, and HSA options, including prescription coverage, Rx ’n Go, and Teladoc.
Comprehensive dental and vision benefits.
Employee Assistance Program, including counseling, legal, and financial services.
Flexible spending (FSA) and health savings (HSA) accounts.
Life and disability insurance benefits.
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) plan with discretionary employer match.
Generous paid benefit time.
Education Advancement Program and opportunities for professional growth.