Inpatient Mental Health Technician — Night Shift

UHS; Denton (TX); On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation

Generous paid time off

Medical, dental, vision plans

401K with company match

SoFi student loan refinancing

Nursing education sponsorship

Career development opportunities

Pet insurance

Job summary

Universal Health Services' University Behavioral Health of Denton is seeking a Mental Health Technician to join our inpatient team. The MHT will provide continuous patient care, supervision, and role modeling under the direction of a Registered Nurse in a facility serving adolescents through geriatrics on select units.

This full-time night position offers opportunities to grow professionally, collaborate with a multidisciplinary treatment team, and participate in programs aimed at delivering

Qualifications

• Minimum of 1 year of psychiatric patient care experience.
• CPR certification and de-escalation skills preferred.
• Must meet state CNA licensure requirements.

Responsibilities

• Take and record vital signs accurately.
• Observe changes in patient condition and document accordingly.
• Communicate patient status changes to the Charge Nurse.

Skills

Psychiatric patient care experience

Vital signs assessment

Education

Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) license

Bachelor's or related therapeutic degree (preferred)

Job description

Universal Health Services' University Behavioral Health of Denton is seeking a Mental Health Technician to join our inpatient team. The MHT will provide continuous patient care, supervision, and role modeling under the direction of a Registered Nurse in a facility serving adolescents through geriatrics on select units.

This full-time night position offers opportunities to grow professionally, collaborate with a multidisciplinary treatment team, and participate in programs aimed at delivering