Mental Health Tech/Driver

Dallas-Behavioral-Healthcare-Hospital; DeSoto (TX); On-site; USD 36,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

Dental benefits

Vision benefits

401(k)

Paid time off

Job summary

Dallas Behavioral Healthcare Hospital is seeking a full-time Mental Health Technician (MHT) and Driver to deliver compassionate care to patients hospitalized for psychiatric and emotional disorders. The role includes safe transportation to and from the facility and active participation in individualized patient care plans.

You will support nursing staff, communicate effectively, and maintain safety and therapeutic environments while adhering to hospital policies and regulatory requirements.

Qualifications

• Must be able to multi-task and prioritize with strong time management skills.
• Able to work with patients with psychiatric conditions in a hospital setting.
• Background check, MVR, drug screen, physical required.
• Excellent communication with nursing staff and ability to follow individualized care plans.

Responsibilities

• Deliver compassionate care to patients hospitalized for psychiatric and emotional disorders.
• Provide safe transportation to and from the facility.
• Support development and implementation of individualized patient care plans in coordination with nursing staff.

Skills

Multi-tasking

Time management

Education

High school diploma/GED

Active driver’s license

CPR/Handle with Care/Abuse & Neglect certs

Job description

We are seeking a full-time Mental Health Technician (MHT) and Driver to deliver compassionate, high-quality care to patients hospitalized for psychiatric and emotional disorders, while also providing safe transportation to and from the facility. The MHT will support the hospital’s philosophy of care by fostering a safe and therapeutic environment for all patients, maintaining ongoing communication with nursing staff, and actively contributing to the development and implementation of individualized patient care plans.

• Education: High school diploma/GED required.
• Required certifications: CPR (American Heart or American Red Cross), Handle with Care and Abuse and Neglect (training required and employer provided)
• Required licenses: Active driver's license
• Experience: Minimum of 2 years clinical experience, preferably in a behavioral healthcare setting, phone triage, tele-health or case management or combination of education and experience. Experience in a free-standing psychiatric hospital preferred.
• Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:
• Must be able to multi-task, prioritize with strong time management skills.
• Screening: Must successfully pass background check, MVR, drug screen, physical and be able to provide positive employment references.
• Physical Demands: With or without reasonable accommodations, must be able to stoop, kneel, crouch, reach, stand for sustained period of time, walk, pull, lift, raise and move objects from position to position (up to 50 lbs), finger grasp; feel sizes, shapes, temperatures, and textures; express or exchange ideas orally and potentially loudly, accurately, or quickly; visually detect, determine, perceive, identify, recognize, judge, observe, inspect, assess; perceive the nature of sound with or without correction; perform repetitive motions of the wrist, hands, or fingers.

This job description is not intended to be all-inclusive. Employee may perform other related duties to meet the ongoing needs of the hospital.

If you are among the most competitive and qualified candidates for the job, you will be contacted directly by one of our hiring managers. Due to the high volume of applications we receive, we are unable to respond to individual inquiries regarding your application status. Good Luck & we hope to meet you soon!

Dallas Behavioral Healthcare Hospital is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, or protected Veteran status.

• Full-time employees are eligible for medical, dental, vision, company paid disability, 401(k) and a generous amount of paid time off.