Mental Health Tech - Emergency Room - Campbell Campus

Methodist Health System; Richardson (TX); On-site; USD 36,000 - 56,000; Full time

Job summary

Methodist Richardson Medical Center is seeking a Mental Health Technician to provide direct support to patients in psychiatric or behavioral health care, under supervision of nursing and clinical staff.

The role emphasizes monitoring safety and behavior, assisting with activities of daily living, and helping implement individualized treatment plans to support patient recovery. Applicants should have a high school diploma and relevant certifications.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or equivalent is required.
• 2 years' experience in mental health with direct patient care is required.
• BLS Certification by American Heart Association is required.
• SAMA certification within first week of hire.
• Knowledge of patient safety and behavioral health best practices.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct support to psychiatric/behavioral health patients under supervision of nursing and clinical staff.
• Monitor patient safety and behavior and help implement individualized treatment plans.
• Assist with activities of daily living and contribute to care planning and discharge needs.

Skills

Direct patient care

Safety monitoring

ADL assistance

Treatment plans

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

Job description

• The Mental Health Technician provides direct support to patients receiving psychiatric or behavioral health care, working under the supervision of nursing and clinical staff.
• Monitors patient safety and behavior, assists with activities of daily living and helps implement individualized treatment plans.

Job Purpose

• The Mental Health Technician provides direct support to patients receiving psychiatric or behavioral health care, working under the supervision of nursing and clinical staff.
• Monitors patient safety and behavior, assists with activities of daily living and helps implement individualized treatment plans.

Job Requirements

Education

• High School diploma or equivalent required

Licenses and/or Certifications

• Basic Life Support (BLS) Certification, American Heart Association - Required
• Satori Alternatives to Managing Aggression (SAMA) certification within first week of hire

2 years' experience in mental health related field with direct patient care responsibilities is required

Methodist Richardson Medical Center is a 443-bed, full-service, acute care hospital that serves Richardson, Garland, Plano, and surrounding areas in Dallas and Collin counties. We are a Certified Comprehensive Stroke Center as well as the nation's first hospital to receive The Joint Commission's Gold Seal of Approval for Pancreatic/Hepatic/Biliary Cancer Certification. We also provide services at Methodist Richardson Medical Center - Campus for Continuing Care, which include a behavioral health and addiction recovery unit, inpatient rehabilitation, long-term acute care, and more. We strive to have a diverse workforce that reflects the communities we serve and welcomes the skills and talents of all groups. Our reputation as an award-winning employer shows in the distinctions we've earned:

• Magnet-designated hospital
• 150 Top Places to Work in Healthcare by Becker's Hospital Review, 2023
• Top 10 Military Friendly Employer, Gold Designation, 2023
• Top 10 Military Spouse Friendly Employer, 2023
• Level III Neonatal Intensive Care Unit
• Level III Trauma Center