Full-Time - Mental Health Tech

Universal Hospital Services Inc.; DeSoto (TX); On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Hickory Trail Hospital is seeking a Mental Health Technician to join the treatment team, providing continuous patient care, supervision, interaction and role modeling to patients from preschool through geriatrics. All MHTs operate under the direction of a Registered Nurse and support crisis response 24/7.

Education requirements include a high school degree or CNA; advanced degrees in social work or therapeutic disciplines are preferred.

Qualifications

• Education: High School Degree or equivalent preferred; or Certified Nursing Assistant preferred; Degree from an accredited college or university in social work, recreational therapy or appropriate therapeutic discipline.

Responsibilities

• The Mental Health Technician functions as an active part of the treatment team, providing continuous patient care, supervision, interaction and role modeling to patients ranging in ages from preschool through geriatrics.
• All MHTs work under the direction of a Registered Nurse.

Education

High School Degree or equivalent

Certified Nursing Assistant preferred

Degree in social work or therapeutic discipline

Job description

Responsibilities

Hickory Trail Hospital, an 86-bed behavioral health facility located just south of Dallas, has been providing quality health care to the residents of DFW since 1988. Hickory Trail Hospital provides inpatient and day treatment for children, adolescents, adults, and senior adults. Our professional staff individualizes care to uniquely fit the intensity and severity of each client's case and their family's needs. Because crisis occurs at all times of the day and night, our services are provided 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. We are also a proud supporter of the National Action Alliance for Suicide Prevention.

Visit us online at https://www.hickorytrail.com/

Position Summary

The Mental Health Technician functions as an active part of the treatment team, providing continuous patient care, supervision, interaction and role modeling to patients ranging in ages from preschool through geriatrics. All MHT’s work under the direction of a Registered Nurse.

Qualifications

Education: High School Degree or equivalent preferred; or Certified Nursing Assistant preferred; Degree from an accredited college or university in social work, recreational therapy or appropriate therapeutic discipline.

Experience: One year 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 State of Texas.

Additional Requirements: Successful completion Management Aggressive Behavior Training (CPI) and Service Excellence Training and CPR certification within 30 days of employment. Certifications may be obtained during new hire orientation. MHT’s may be required to work weekends, overtime and have flexible hours.

About Universal Health Services

One of the nation’s largest and most respected providers of hospital and healthcare services, Universal Health Services, Inc. (NYSE: UHS) has built an impressive record of achievement and performance, growing since its inception into a Fortune 500 corporation. Headquartered in King of Prussia, PA, UHS has 99,000 employees. Through its subsidiaries, UHS operates 28 acute care hospitals, 331 behavioral health facilities, 60 outpatient and other facilities in 39 U.S. States, Washington, D.C., Puerto Rico and the United Kingdom.

EEO Statement

All UHS subsidiaries are committed to providing an environment of mutual respect where equal employment opportunities are available to all applicants and teammates. UHS subsidiaries are equal opportunity employers and as such, openly support and fully commit to recruitment, selection, placement, promotion and compensation of individuals without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity, and sexual orientation), genetic information, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.