Inpatient Mental Health Tech (PRN)

Universal Health Services; Temple (TX); On-site; USD 22,000 - 33,000; Part time

Job summary

Canyon Creek Behavioral Health in Temple, Texas, is seeking a Mental Health Technician - PRN to join the treatment team. The role provides continuous patient care and role modeling to patients across age groups, working under the direction of a Registered Nurse.

Responsibilities include following treatment interventions, observing patients for changes, documenting shifts in condition, and communicating those changes to the charge nurse. Weekend, overtime, and night shifts may be required.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Follow the therapeutic interventions outlined by the treatment team for each patient
• Utilizes sound judgment during assessment and observe and documents any changes in a patient’s appearance, behavior, or ability to work toward treatment plan goals
• Communicate changes in patient’s condition to the charge nurse

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Certified Nursing Assistant (preferred)

Degree in social work, recreational therapy, or related discipline (desirable)

Job description

Canyon Creek Behavioral Health in Temple, Texas, is seeking a Mental Health Technician - PRN to join the treatment team. The role provides continuous patient care and role modeling to patients across age groups, working under the direction of a Registered Nurse.

Responsibilities include following treatment interventions, observing patients for changes, documenting shifts in condition, and communicating those changes to the charge nurse. Weekend, overtime, and night shifts may be required.