Full-time Mental Health Technician (CNA) – Day Shift

University-Behavioral-Health-of-Dento; Denton (TX); In loco; USD 42.000 - 54.000; Tempo pieno

Vantaggi offerti da questo lavoro

Competitive compensation

Generous paid time off

Medical, dental, vision plans

401(k) with company match

Tuition savings for nursing education

Descrizione del lavoro

University Behavioral Health of Denton is a private freestanding psychiatric hospital providing inpatient and outpatient services for adolescents to geriatrics. The Mental Health Technician assists the treatment team by delivering continuous patient care under the supervision of a Registered Nurse.

Responsibilities include taking vital signs, monitoring patient status, and documenting changes while ensuring safety and adherence to treatment goals.

Competenze

• Education: High School Degree or equivalent preferred; CNA required; Degree in social work, recreational therapy or appropriate therapeutic discipline preferred.
• Experience: 1 year in psychiatric patient care preferred.
• Licensure/Certification: CNA licensure and/or Registered Behavioral Technician (RBT) preferred.
• Additional Requirements: CPR, Handle with Care and Verbal De-escalation within 30 days; overtime and flexible hours可能.

Mansioni

• Take and record vital signs accurately.
• Observe and document changes in patient condition and progress toward treatment goals.
• Communicate changes in patient’s condition to the Charge Nurse.

Conoscenze

Vital signs

Observation skills

Communication with RN

Formazione

CNA licensure

RBT certification

High School Diploma or equivalent

Descrizione del lavoro

University Behavioral Health of Denton is a private freestanding psychiatric hospital providing inpatient and outpatient services for adolescents to geriatrics. The Mental Health Technician assists the treatment team by delivering continuous patient care under the supervision of a Registered Nurse.

Responsibilities include taking vital signs, monitoring patient status, and documenting changes while ensuring safety and adherence to treatment goals.