Behavioral Health Tech: Compassionate Direct Care

South Texas Health System; Edinburg (TX); On-site; USD 25,000 - 34,000; Full time

Job summary

UHS is seeking a Mental Health Technician - Tier I to provide direct care and advocacy for behavioral health clients. You will monitor patients, assist staff, and perform duties across a dynamic care unit, ensuring safety and dignity for every individual.

The role requires effective communication, compassion, and willingness to cross-train. You will complete CPI within 90 days and maintain current BLS certification, with ongoing training to meet compliance and quality standards.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or GED required.
• Must obtain CPI certification within 90 days of starting orientation.
• Current BLS certification required.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct care, monitoring, and advocacy for behavioral health clients.
• Support professional staff by performing a wide variety of duties.

Skills

Communication

Compassion

Cross training

Compliance

Education

High School diploma or GED

CPI certification within 90 days

Current BLS certification

Job description

UHS is seeking a Mental Health Technician - Tier I to provide direct care and advocacy for behavioral health clients. You will monitor patients, assist staff, and perform duties across a dynamic care unit, ensuring safety and dignity for every individual.

The role requires effective communication, compassion, and willingness to cross-train. You will complete CPI within 90 days and maintain current BLS certification, with ongoing training to meet compliance and quality standards.