CNA – Mental Health Care Technician (Days, FT)

Universal Health Services; Denton (TX); On-site; USD 33,000 - 50,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation

Paid time off

Medical, dental, vision plans

401(k) with company match

SoFi student loan refinancing program

Tuition savings for nursing education

Career development opportunities

Job summary

University Behavioral Health of Denton is a private freestanding psychiatric hospital providing inpatient and outpatient services for adolescents to geriatrics. The Mental Health Technician will work under RN supervision to support treatment teams and ensure patient safety during day shifts with rotating weekends.

The role emphasizes accurate vital signs, behavioral observations, and timely communication of changes to nursing leadership, in a setting that prioritizes patient care and

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent preferred; CNA required; Degree in social work, recreational therapy or appropriate therapeutic discipline preferred.
• A minimum of one year experience with knowledge of psychiatric patient care techniques.
• CNA licensure and/or Registered Behavioral Technician (RBT) in Texas preferred.
• CPR certification, Handle with Care and Verbal De-escalation within 30 days of employment.

Responsibilities

• Take and record vital signs properly.
• Observe changes in patient's appearance, behavior or progress toward treatment goals and communicate to the Charge Nurse.
• Assist in providing continuous patient care and supervision under RN direction.

Skills

Vital signs

Observation

Communication

CPR certified

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA)

Degree in social work or therapeutic discipline

Tools

Handle with Care

Verbal De-escalation

Job description

University Behavioral Health of Denton is a private freestanding psychiatric hospital providing inpatient and outpatient services for adolescents to geriatrics. The Mental Health Technician will work under RN supervision to support treatment teams and ensure patient safety during day shifts with rotating weekends.

The role emphasizes accurate vital signs, behavioral observations, and timely communication of changes to nursing leadership, in a setting that prioritizes patient care and