Mental Health Tech Older Adult FT days

Methodist Health System; Richardson (TX); On-site; USD 23,000 - 32,000; Full time

Job summary

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

Required: High School diploma or equivalent, Basic Life Support (BLS), SAMA certification within first week, and 2 years’ experience in mental health with direct patient care. This role supports a multidisciplinary team in a 443-bed acute care hospital serving Dallas and Collin counties.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or equivalent.
• 2 years’ experience in mental health with direct patient care.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification.
• Satori Alternatives to Managing Aggression (SAMA) certification within first week.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct support to psychiatric or behavioral health patients under supervision of nursing and clinical staff.
• Assist nursing and clinical staff with patient care tasks as needed.

Skills

Direct patient care

Mental health

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

Job description

Hours of Work :36Days Of Week :3Work Shift :12X3 Day (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.Job Requirements:Education:High School diploma or equivalentLicenses and/or Certifications:Basic Life Support (BLS) Certification, American Heart AssociationSatori Alternatives to Managing Aggression (SAMA) certification within first week of hireWork Experience:2 years’ experience in mental health related field with direct patient care responsibilitiesMethodist 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