Mental Health Tech - Emergency Room - Campbell Campus

Methodist Health System; Richardson (TX); On-site; USD 25,000 - 39,000; Full time

Job summary

Methodist Richardson Medical Center in Richardson, TX seeks a PRN Mental Health Technician to support patients in psychiatric/behavioral health care under nursing and clinical supervision. You will monitor patient safety and behaviors, assist with activities of daily living, and help implement individualized treatment plans, contributing to a compassionate, safe care environment.

BLS certification and SAMA training must be completed within the first week; a minimum of two years' related

Qualifications

• High School diploma or equivalent required.
• 2 years' experience in mental health related field with direct patient care responsibilities is required.
• BLS Certification, American Heart Association - Required.
• SAMA certification within first week of hire.

Responsibilities

• 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.

Skills

Empathy

Communication

Teamwork

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 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

Work Experience required :

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

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