Mental Health Tech/Driver (PRN)

Dallas Behavioral Healthcare Hospital; Mississippi; On-site; USD 21,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision benefits

Paid time off (PTO)

Job summary

Dallas Behavioral Healthcare Hospital is seeking a full-time Mental Health Technician (MHT) and Driver to provide compassionate care to patients with psychiatric and emotional disorders and transport them safely to and from the facility. The role requires strong observation, communication with nursing staff, and adherence to safety protocols in a hospital setting.

The ideal candidate has a high school diploma or GED, CPR and Handle with Care/Abuse and Neglect training, an active driver's

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• CPR and Handle with Care/Abuse and Neglect training required.
• Active driver's license.
• Minimum 2 years clinical experience in behavioral health preferred.
• Experience in phone triage, tele-health, or case management is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Provide compassionate care to patients with psychiatric and emotional disorders.
• Transport patients to and from the facility safely.
• Maintain ongoing communication with nursing staff and contribute to care plans.
• Foster a safe and therapeutic hospital environment.
• Complete required screenings and documentation as needed.

Skills

Multitasking

Time management

Communication with nursing staff

Patient care

Education

High school diploma or GED

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.