Compassionate Mental Health Tech: Patient Care & Safety

METHODIST MANSFIELD MEDICAL CENTER; Richardson (TX); On-site; USD 25,000 - 30,000; Part time

Job summary

Methodist Richardson Medical Center is seeking a Mental Health Technician to provide direct support to patients in psychiatric and behavioral health care settings. You will work under the supervision of nursing and clinical staff, helping monitor safety and behavior and assisting patients with activities of daily living.

Qualifications include a High School diploma or equivalent, BLS (American Heart Association) certification, and SAMA certification within the first week of hire.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or equivalent required.
• BLS Certification (American Heart Association) required.
• SAMA certification within first week of hire.
• 2 years’ experience in mental health with direct patient care required.

Responsibilities

• Provides direct support to patients receiving psychiatric or behavioral health care under supervision of nursing and clinical staff.
• Monitors patient safety and behavior; assists with activities of daily living and helps implement individualized treatment plans.

Skills

Empathy

Patient care

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

BLS Certification (American Heart Association)

SAMA certification

Job description

Methodist Richardson Medical Center is seeking a Mental Health Technician to provide direct support to patients in psychiatric and behavioral health care settings. You will work under the supervision of nursing and clinical staff, helping monitor safety and behavior and assisting patients with activities of daily living.

Qualifications include a High School diploma or equivalent, BLS (American Heart Association) certification, and SAMA certification within the first week of hire.