Lead Mental Health Tech: Guide Care & Mentorship

Hickory-Trail-Hospital; DeSoto (TX); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Paid time off

Health benefits (Medical/Dental/Vision

401(k) with company match

Tuition assistance

Career development

Job summary

Hickory Trail Hospital in DeSoto, Texas, seeks a Lead Mental Health Technician to supervise MHTs, maintain safe patient care, and support nursing leadership. This role mentors staff, ensures unit routines, and coordinates with the Nurse Educator for training.

The Lead MHT will guide observations, documentation, and therapeutic interactions while promoting compassionate care and teamwork within the hospital’s behavioral health programs.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent required; CNA certification preferred.
• Three years of related experience in psychiatric patient care techniques or similar duties.
• Experience coaching and developing staff in psychiatric patient care techniques or at the facility.

Responsibilities

• Lead MHTs on patient observation, therapeutic interactions, documentation, and unit routines.
• Identify gaps in coverage or practice and communicate needs to nursing leadership.
• Train and mentor new technicians and model professional, compassionate care.

Skills

Mentoring

Staff coaching

Communication

Education

High School Diploma

CNA Certification

Bachelor’s degree in social work/therapeutic discipline

Job description

Hickory Trail Hospital in DeSoto, Texas, seeks a Lead Mental Health Technician to supervise MHTs, maintain safe patient care, and support nursing leadership. This role mentors staff, ensures unit routines, and coordinates with the Nurse Educator for training.

The Lead MHT will guide observations, documentation, and therapeutic interactions while promoting compassionate care and teamwork within the hospital’s behavioral health programs.