Behavioral Health Tech - Night Shift, Outpatient Growth

Texas Health Resources; Dallas (TX); On-site; USD 25,000 - 33,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401k

Paid Parental Leave

Tuition Reimbursement

Medical, Dental

Job summary

Texas Health Resources in Dallas is seeking a Mental Health Technician for Behavioral Health. This full-time night shift (7:00p–7:00a) supports an outpatient clinic with coordinated care within a multidisciplinary team.

The role emphasizes patient safety, education, and smooth handoffs in a busy environment. Requirements include a High School Diploma with 1 year of behavioral health experience or a CNA with preferred inpatient experience.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma and 1 year of experience required or
• 1 year of inpatient experience in the behavioral health field as a MHT, PCT, CNA, or related position highly preferred.
• High School Diploma and CNA - Certified Nurse Aide certification required or
• Associate’s degree in healthcare field required.
• Bachelor’s degree in healthcare field preferred
• Other – CLIAFE; Must comply with CLIA regulations regarding foreign education equivalency required.

Responsibilities

• Assist with and help coordinate patient care.
• Assists with all patient care provided by the multidisciplinary team.
• Encourages team members.
• Provides instruction to team members.
• Greet and receive patients admitting/arriving to the unit/area.
• Orients patient to surroundings, reviews safety procedures, and unit rules/guidelines while coordinating with the nurse.
• Prepares patient to be discharged/transferred.
• Assists with gathering belongings and making sure all belongings are returned to the patient (except for medication).

Education

High School Diploma

Associate’s degree in healthcare field

Bachelor’s degree in healthcare field

CNA - Certified Nurse Aide

CLIAFE compliance knowledge

Job description

Texas Health Resources in Dallas is seeking a Mental Health Technician for Behavioral Health. This full-time night shift (7:00p–7:00a) supports an outpatient clinic with coordinated care within a multidisciplinary team.

The role emphasizes patient safety, education, and smooth handoffs in a busy environment. Requirements include a High School Diploma with 1 year of behavioral health experience or a CNA with preferred inpatient experience.