Mental Health Tech/Driver (PRN)

Dallas Behavioral Healthcare Hospital; DeSoto (TX); In loco; USD 36.000 - 54.000; Tempo pieno

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Disability (Company paid)

401(k)

PTO

Descrizione del lavoro

Dallas Behavioral Healthcare Hospital in Texas is seeking a full-time Mental Health Technician (MHT) and Driver to provide compassionate care to patients hospitalized for psychiatric and emotional disorders. You will support nursing staff, help develop individualized care plans, and safely transport patients to and from the facility while maintaining a safe, therapeutic environment.

This role requires a high school diploma or GED, a valid driver's license, CPR certification, and at least two

Competenze

• High school diploma or GED required.
• CPR (American Heart or American Red Cross) and Handle with Care and Abuse and Neglect training provided by employer.
• Active driver's license.
• Minimum of 2 years clinical experience in behavioral healthcare, preferably in triage, tele-health or case management.

Mansioni

• Provide compassionate care to patients hospitalized for psychiatric and emotional disorders.
• Safely transport patients to and from the facility.
• Support nursing staff and contribute to individualized patient care plans.

Descrizione del lavoro

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.

Benefits

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