Mental Health Tech Full Time Days

UT Southwestern; Dallas (TX); On-site; USD 25,000 - 39,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

PPO medical plan

No-cost employee health coverage

Paid Time Off

TRS retirement programs

Paid parental leave

Job summary

UT Southwestern Medical Center invites applications for a Mental Health Tech at Clements University Hospital. This full-time, day-shift role supports nursing staff in patient care, safety, and milieu management within a busy inpatient unit.

Required are a high school diploma and BLS certification with CPI training due within 180 days of hire. Preferred candidates include 1 year of acute care inpatient experience or related certification.

Qualifications

• Education: High School Diploma or equivalent.
• Licenses/Certifications: BLS and CPI required within 180 days of hire.
• Preferred: 1 year of acute care inpatient hospital experience or CNA certification or MH Technician training.

Responsibilities

• Collects basic patient data and reports changes to the nurse.
• Assists in patient care and safety, including hygiene and comfort.
• Documents information accurately in the patient record.
• Transfers and transports patients safely as needed.
• Assists in treatment milieu and participates in codes when necessary.

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Job description

Mental Health Tech - Clements University Hospital

Full-Time Days

Why UT Southwestern?

With over 75 years of excellence in Dallas-Fort Worth, Texas, UT Southwestern is committed to excellence, innovation, teamwork, and compassion. As a world-renowned medical and research center, we strive to provide the best possible care, resources, and benefits for our valued employees. Ranked as the number 1 hospital in Dallas-Fort Worth according to U.S. News & World Report, we invest in you with opportunities for career growth and development to align with your future goals. Our highly competitive benefits package offers healthcare, PTO and paid holidays, on-site childcare, wage, merit increases and so much more. We invite you to be a part of the UT Southwestern team where you'll discover a culture of teamwork, professionalism, and a rewarding career!

Job Summary

Works under supervision.

Benefits

• PPO medical plan, available day one at no cost for full-time employee-only coverage
• 100% coverage for preventive healthcare-no copay
• Paid Time Off, available day one
• Retirement Programs through the Teacher Retirement System of Texas (TRS)
• Paid Parental Leave Benefit
• Wellness programs
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) Qualified Employer
• Learn more about these and other UTSW employee benefits!

Experience and Education

Required

• Education
  High School Diploma or equivalent
• Licenses and Certifications
  (BLS) BASIC LIFE SUPPORT course accredited by the American Heart Association (AHA) or American Red Cross (ARC) is required Upon Hire and
  (CPI) CRISIS PREVENTION INSTITUT CER within 180 Days

Preferred

• Experience
  1 year of acute care inpatient hospital experience or
  Certified Nurses Aide certification with training from an accredited training program or
  Training from an accredited Mental Health Technician program or
  Completed first semester of Nursing Clinicals from an accredited program

Job Duties

• Collects data to include: Intake and output, weight, temperature, pulse, respirations, and blood pressure. Performs skin assessments. Recognizes and immediately reports values outside normal parameters to the nurse. Demonstrates awareness of age-specific considerations in gathering these assessments (children, adolescents, adults, older adults). Performs sterile procedures in accordance with the Department of Nursing and Infection Control Policies and Procedures to include sterile gloves, dressing changes and in/out catheterization. Assists in facilitating treatment milieu. Participates in codes to protect the patient from harming self or others.
• Reports any changes in a patient's condition or behavior immediately to the nurse. Seeks assistance and guidance as needed to ensure that patient care is delivered in a safe, high quality and effective manner at all times. Monitors patient sharps and valuables and labels-handles appropriately. Conducts walking/exercise and community groups.
• Responds to patient requests for assistance in a respectful, positive and timely manner. Asks the patient and/or patient's family, "Can I do anything else for you" before leaving the room.
• Performs basic hygiene care in accordance with the Department of Nursing Policies and Procedures. Checks skin carefully during the bath, reports anything other than normal immediately to the nurse.
• Makes frequent and ongoing patient rounds to comfort, position, and to provide toileting and hygiene care. Lets the patient know when you will return. Patient rarely finds it necessary to use the call light.
• Documents patient information accurately and in appropriate place in a timely manner.
• Transfers, and transports patients safely and in accordance with the Department of Nursing Policies and Procedures, with concern for age-specific considerations. Ensures that patient is covered with robe and/or blankets and that slippers are on feet (even if Transporter is taking patient).
• Welcomes new patient/patient's family. Knocks before entering room. Smiles and introduces self. Wears name tag. Immediately alerts nurse if patient/patient's family seems or is unhappy and you have not resolved the issue.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Security and EEO Statement

Security

This position is security-sensitive and subject to Texas Education Code 51.215, which authorizes UT Southwestern to obtain criminal history record information.

EEO

UT Southwestern Medical Center is committed to an educational and working environment that provides equal opportunity to all members of the University community. As an equal opportunity employer, UT Southwestern prohibits unlawful discrimination, including discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, disability, genetic information, citizenship status, or veteran status.