Mental Health Tech - Emergency Room - Campbell Campus

METHODIST MANSFIELD MEDICAL CENTER; Richardson (TX); On-site; USD 25,000 - 30,000; Part time

Job summary

Methodist Richardson Medical Center is seeking a Mental Health Technician to provide direct support to patients in psychiatric and behavioral health care settings. You will work under the supervision of nursing and clinical staff, helping monitor safety and behavior and assisting patients with activities of daily living.

Qualifications include a High School diploma or equivalent, BLS (American Heart Association) certification, and SAMA certification within the first week of hire.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or equivalent required.
• BLS Certification (American Heart Association) required.
• SAMA certification within first week of hire.
• 2 years’ experience in mental health with direct patient care required.

Responsibilities

• Provides direct support to patients receiving psychiatric or behavioral health care under supervision of nursing and clinical staff.
• Monitors patient safety and behavior; assists with activities of daily living and helps implement individualized treatment plans.

Skills

Empathy

Patient care

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

BLS Certification (American Heart Association)

SAMA certification

Job description

Hours of Work :Days Of Week :Work Shift :PRN (United States of America)Job Description :Job PurposeThe 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 requiredLicenses and/or Certifications:Basic Life Support (BLS) Certification, American Heart Association - RequiredSatori Alternatives to Managing Aggression (SAMA) certification within first week of hireWork Experience required :2 years’ experience in mental health related field with direct patient care responsibilities is requiredMethodist 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 hospital150 Top Places to Work in Healthcare by Becker’s Hospital Review , 2023Top 10 Military Friendly Employer, Gold Designation, 2023Top 10 Military Spouse Friendly Employer, 2023Level III Neonatal Intensive Care UnitLevel III Trauma Center