Inpatient Behavioral Health Tech – Night Shift

Texas Health Resources; Plano (TX); On-site; USD 30,000 - 41,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401k

PTO

Medical

Dental

Paid Parental Leave

Flex Spending

Tuition Reimbursement

Student Loan Forgiveness

Job summary

Texas Health Resources seeks a Mental Health Technician for the Behavioral Health unit at Plano. You will assist with patient care and coordinate activities with the multidisciplinary team, supporting a fast-paced inpatient environment.

The role requires a High School Diploma and 1 year of experience in behavioral health or CNA, with CNAs preferred; associate or bachelor degrees are also noted as options. Night shifts offer opportunities for growth within our supportive unit.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma and 1 year of experience required or 1 year of inpatient experience in the behavioral health field as a MHT, PCT, CNA, or related position highly preferred.
• High School Diploma and CNA - Certified Nurse Aide certification required or Associate’s degree in healthcare field required.
• Bachelor’s degree in healthcare field preferred.
• Other – CLIAFE; Must comply with CLIA regulations regarding foreign education equivalency required.

Responsibilities

• Assist with and help coordinate patient care.
• Assists with all patient care provided by the multidisciplinary team.
• Encourages team members.
• Provides instruction to team members.
• Greets and receives patients admitting/arriving to the unit/area.
• Orients patient to surroundings, reviews safety procedures, and unit rules/guidelines while coordinating with the nurse.
• Prepares patient to be discharged/transferred.
• Assists with gathering belongings and making sure all belongings are returned to the patient (except for medication).

Skills

Inpatient behavioral health experience

Education

High School Diploma

CNA certification

Associate’s degree in healthcare

Bachelor’s degree in healthcare

CLIAFE foreign education equivalency

Job description

Texas Health Resources seeks a Mental Health Technician for the Behavioral Health unit at Plano. You will assist with patient care and coordinate activities with the multidisciplinary team, supporting a fast-paced inpatient environment.

The role requires a High School Diploma and 1 year of experience in behavioral health or CNA, with CNAs preferred; associate or bachelor degrees are also noted as options. Night shifts offer opportunities for growth within our supportive unit.