Inpatient Mental Health Technician - Hands-On Care

Universal Hospital Services Inc.; El Paso (TX); On-site; USD 32,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

Universal Health Services, Inc. is seeking a Mental Health Technician at El Paso Behavioral Health System in Texas.

The MHT provides continuous patient care, supervision, interaction, and role modeling under the supervision of a Registered Nurse to patients from five years old to geriatrics, depending on unit. Requirements include a high school diploma or equivalent, CNA preferred, at least two years of related experience, Handle With Care training within 90 days, and CPR certification.

Qualifications

• High School degree or equivalent required; CNA preferred.
• Degree in social work, recreational therapy, or related therapeutic discipline.
• Two years of related experience preferred.
• Handle With Care Training within 90 days of employment and before restraining procedures.
• Current CPR certification required.

Responsibilities

• The Mental Health Technician (MHT) functions as an active part of the treatment team, providing continuous patient care, supervision, interaction, and role modeling to patients ranging from five years old through geriatrics, depending on the unit.
• MHTs work under the direction of a Registered Nurse.

Skills

Patient care

CPR certification

Teamwork

Education

High School degree or equivalent

CNA preferred

Relevant degree (social work / recreational therapy / therapeutic discipline)

Tools

Handle With Care Training

Job description

Universal Health Services, Inc. is seeking a Mental Health Technician at El Paso Behavioral Health System in Texas.

The MHT provides continuous patient care, supervision, interaction, and role modeling under the supervision of a Registered Nurse to patients from five years old to geriatrics, depending on unit. Requirements include a high school diploma or equivalent, CNA preferred, at least two years of related experience, Handle With Care training within 90 days, and CPR certification.