Inpatient Mental Health Technician (PRN)

University Behavioral Health of Denton; Denton (TX); Presencial; USD 22.000 - 30.000; Jornada completa

Ventajas ofrecidas por este puesto de trabajo

Challenging and rewarding work

Competitive compensation

Generous paid time off

Med, dental, vision plans

401(K) with company match

SoFi student loan refinancing

Nursing education sponsorship

Career development opportunities

Pet insurance

Benefits guest website

Descripción de la vacante

University Behavioral Health of Denton seeks a Mental Health Technician to join the treatment team and provide continuous patient care under the direction of a Registered Nurse. The role supports adolescents through geriatrics depending on unit needs, in a private freestanding psychiatric hospital serving North Texas since 2005.

The position involves taking vital signs, observing patient changes, and communicating updates to the Charge Nurse, with opportunities for growth and advancement in a

Formación

• High School Degree or equivalent preferred; Certified Nursing Assistant required; Degree from an accredited college or university in social work, recreational therapy or appropriate therapeutic discipline preferred.
• One year of experience in psychiatric patient care preferred.
• CNA licensure and/or Registered Behavioral Technician in the State of Texas (RBT) preferred.
• CPR certification, Handle with Care and Verbal De-escalation within 30 days of employment prior to assisting in restraining procedures.
• May be required to work overtime and flexible hours.

Responsabilidades

• Take and record vital signs properly.
• Utilize 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.

Conocimientos

Vital signs

Patient care

Communication

CPR certification

Verbal de-escalation

Educación

High School Degree or GED

Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA)

Therapeutic discipline degree (preferred)

Descripción del empleo

University Behavioral Health of Denton seeks a Mental Health Technician to join the treatment team and provide continuous patient care under the direction of a Registered Nurse. The role supports adolescents through geriatrics depending on unit needs, in a private freestanding psychiatric hospital serving North Texas since 2005.

The position involves taking vital signs, observing patient changes, and communicating updates to the Charge Nurse, with opportunities for growth and advancement in a