Mental Health Tech - Older Adult - FT days

Methodist Health System; Richardson (TX); On-site; USD 32,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

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

You will monitor patient safety and behavior, assist with activities of daily living, and help implement individualized treatment plans. Hours: 36 per week, 3 days, 12X3 Day shift.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or equivalent is required.
• Requires a Basic Life Support (BLS) Certification, or American Heart Association.
• Satori Alternatives to Managing Aggression (SAMA) certification within first week of hire.
• Requires 2 years' experience in mental health related field with direct patient care responsibilities.

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

Patient care

Safety awareness

Communication

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.

Hours of Work :

36

Days Of Week :

3

Work Shift :

12X3 Day (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 is required

Licenses and/or Certifications:

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

Work Experience:

• Requires 2 years' experience in mental health related field with direct patient care responsibilities

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