Mental Health Tech - Emergency Room - Campbell Campus

600 Methodist Richardson Medical Center

United States

On-site

USD 25,000 - 36,000

Full time

4 days ago

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Job summary

Methodist Mansfield Medical Center is seeking a Mental Health Technician to support patients in psychiatric or behavioral health care. The role works under nursing and clinical staff, monitoring safety and behavior while assisting with activities of daily living and implementing individualized treatment plans.

Requirements include a high school diploma or equivalent, 2 years of mental health-related patient care experience, and active BLS plus SAMA certifications within the first week of hire.

Qualifications

High School diploma or equivalent required.
BLS certification and SAMA certification within first week of hire.

Responsibilities

Provides direct support to patients receiving psychiatric or behavioral health care.
Monitors patient safety and behavior, assists with daily living activities, and helps implement treatment plans.

Skills

Direct patient care

Patient safety monitoring

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

Tools

BLS Certification

SAMA certification

Job description

Hours of Work : Days Of Week : Work Shift : PRN (United States of America)

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 Level III Neonatal Intensive Care Unit Level III Trauma Center Methodist Health System is a faith-based organization with a mission to improve and save lives through compassionate, quality healthcare.

For nearly a century, Dallas-based Methodist Health System has been a trusted choice for health and wellness. Named one of the fastest-growing health systems in America by Modern Healthcare, Methodist has a network of 12 hospitals (through ownership and affiliation) with nationally recognized medical services, such as a Level I Trauma Center, multi-organ transplantation, Level III Neonatal Intensive Care, neurosurgery, robotic surgical programs, oncology, gastroenterology, and orthopedics, among others. Methodist has more than two dozen clinics located throughout the region, renowned teaching programs, innovative research, and a strong commitment to the community.