Mental Health Tech: Patient Care & Transport

University Behavioral Health of El Paso, Llc; El Paso (TX); On-site; USD 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

El Paso Behavioral Health System, a private 167-bed psychiatric hospital in El Paso, Texas, seeks a Mental Health Technician (MHT) / Driver to join the treatment team. You will provide continuous patient care, supervision, interaction, and role modeling to patients across ages, and transport patients safely to and from the facility.

Requirements include a High School degree or equivalent; a degree in social work, recreational therapy, or a related therapeutic discipline; two years of related

Qualifications

• High School degree or equivalent required.
• Degree from an accredited college or university in social work, recreational therapy, or appropriate therapeutic discipline.
• Two years of related experience with psychiatric patient care preferred.
• Valid, class-specific driver’s license for transporting patients.
• Must be 21+ with a good driving record; Handle With Care training within 90 days; CPR certification required.

Responsibilities

• Mental Health Technician/Driver provides continuous patient care, supervision, interaction, and role modeling.
• Transports patients to and from the facility, ensuring safety and observation.
• Works as part of the treatment team to support patients across age ranges.

Education

High School Degree or equivalent

Degree in social work / recreational therapy / therapeutic discipline

Job description

El Paso Behavioral Health System, a private 167-bed psychiatric hospital in El Paso, Texas, seeks a Mental Health Technician (MHT) / Driver to join the treatment team. You will provide continuous patient care, supervision, interaction, and role modeling to patients across ages, and transport patients safely to and from the facility.

Requirements include a High School degree or equivalent; a degree in social work, recreational therapy, or a related therapeutic discipline; two years of related