Mental Health Technician
UHS•El Paso, TX
•Onsite
About The Position
The Mental Health Technician (MHT) functions as an active part of the treatment team, providing continuous patient care, supervision, interaction, and role modeling to patients ranging in age from five years of age through geriatrics depending on which unit worked. MHTs work under the direction of a Registered Nurse.
Requirements
- High School Degree or equivalent
- Certified Nursing Assistant preferred
- Degree from an accredited college or university in social work, recreational therapy, or appropriate therapeutic discipline.
- Two (2) years of related experience, with knowledge of psychiatric patient care techniques with an understanding of mental illness, preferred.
- Successful completion of Handle With Care Training within 90 days of employment and prior to assisting with restraining procedures.
- Some holidays and weekends are required.
- Must have current CPR Certification.
Nice To Haves
- Knowledge of psychiatric patient care techniques with an understanding of mental illness.
Responsibilities
- Providing continuous patient care, supervision, interaction, and role modeling to patients ranging in age from five years of age through geriatrics depending on which unit worked.
- Working under the direction of a Registered Nurse.
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What This Job Offers
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
High school or GED
