Behavioral Health Tech Full-Time Care & Advocacy

STHS Behavioral; Edinburg (TX); On-site; USD 25,000 - 33,000; Full time

Job summary

UHS is seeking a Mental Health Technician – Tier I in Texas to provide direct care, monitoring, and advocacy for behavioral health clients. You will support professional staff and perform a variety of duties as assigned to ensure safe, compassionate care.

Responsibilities include monitoring patients, assisting with daily activities, and maintaining compliance with policy and training requirements; CPI and BLS certifications are expected within established timelines.

Qualifications

• Effective written and verbal communication skills.
• Compassionate and understanding demeanor.
• Willingness to be cross trained to other areas.
• Commitment to the Compliance Program and Code of Conduct, including reporting issues.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct care, monitoring, and advocacy for behavioral health clients.
• Support professional staff with duties and participate in client care activities.
• Perform other duties as assigned by supervision.

Skills

Communication

Compassionate

Cross-training

Compliance

Education

High School diploma / GED

CPI certification within 90 days

BLS on hire

Job description

UHS is seeking a Mental Health Technician – Tier I in Texas to provide direct care, monitoring, and advocacy for behavioral health clients. You will support professional staff and perform a variety of duties as assigned to ensure safe, compassionate care.

Responsibilities include monitoring patients, assisting with daily activities, and maintaining compliance with policy and training requirements; CPI and BLS certifications are expected within established timelines.