Compassionate Mental Health Technician

Universal Health Services Inc.; El Paso, Northern (TX, KY); Hybrid; USD 32,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

Universal Health Services, Inc. operates El Paso Behavioral Health System, a private psychiatric hospital in El Paso, Texas.

The Mental Health Technician (MHT) works as part of the treatment team, delivering continuous patient care under the supervision of a Registered Nurse. Education requirements include a High School degree or CNA preferred, with a degree in social work or related therapeutic discipline encouraged.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or equivalent; CNA preferred.
• Degree in social work, recreational therapy, or appropriate therapeutic discipline.
• Two years of related experience in psychiatric care preferred.
• Handle With Care training within 90 days of employment and CPR certification required.

Responsibilities

• The Mental Health Technician (MHT) functions as an active part of the treatment team, providing continuous patient care, supervision, interaction, and role modeling to patients ranging in age from five years of age through geriatrics depending on which unit worked. MHTs work under the direction of a Registered Nurse.

Skills

CPR Certification

Handle With Care Training

Education

High School diploma or equivalent; CNA preferred

Degree in social work or related therapeutic discipline

Job description

Universal Health Services, Inc. operates El Paso Behavioral Health System, a private psychiatric hospital in El Paso, Texas.

The Mental Health Technician (MHT) works as part of the treatment team, delivering continuous patient care under the supervision of a Registered Nurse. Education requirements include a High School degree or CNA preferred, with a degree in social work or related therapeutic discipline encouraged.