Evening Mental Health Technician – Kids Unit

UHS; Arlington (TX); On-site; USD 36,000 - 54,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Challenging and rewarding work环境

Competitive Compensation

Generous Paid Time Off

Excellent Medical, Dental, Vision and

Job summary

Millwood Hospital in Arlington, TX, part of Universal Health Services, is hiring a Mental Health Technician (MHT) to join the Kids Unit during the evening shift. The MHT provides continuous patient care, supervision, interaction, and role modeling under the direction of a Registered Nurse, serving patients from preschool through geriatrics on assigned units.

The ideal candidate will have a High School Diploma or GED, with CNA preferred, and at least two years of related psychiatric care

Qualifications

• Education: High School Degree or equivalent is required.
• Two (2) years of related experience, with knowledge of psychiatric patient care techniques with understanding of mental illness, preferred.
• Licensure: Must maintain a valid driver's license in the applicable state.

Responsibilities

• The Mental Health Technician (MHT) primary function is to ensure patient safety and provide continuous patient care, supervision, interaction, and role modeling.
• MHT functions as an active part of the treatment team, under the direction of a Registered Nurse.
• MHTs support unit operations and contribute to a safe, therapeutic environment for patients.

Skills

Patient care

Team collaboration

CPI training

CPR certification

Driver's license

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Certified Nursing Assistant preferred

Degree in social work/recreational therapy or related discipline preferred

Job description

Millwood Hospital in Arlington, TX, part of Universal Health Services, is hiring a Mental Health Technician (MHT) to join the Kids Unit during the evening shift. The MHT provides continuous patient care, supervision, interaction, and role modeling under the direction of a Registered Nurse, serving patients from preschool through geriatrics on assigned units.

The ideal candidate will have a High School Diploma or GED, with CNA preferred, and at least two years of related psychiatric care