Mental Health Tech (PICU) - Evening Shift

Universal Hospital Services Inc.; Arlington (TX); On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Millwood Hospital in Arlington, TX seeks a Mental Health Technician to contribute to inpatient and outpatient mental health and chemical dependency care. The role supports a multidisciplinary team, focusing on patient safety and compassionate care for diverse age groups.

Shifts are evenings (3p-11p) on the PICU unit, with orientation and potential overtime. Must meet CPI and CPR requirements, and hold a valid driver's license; CNA and related degrees preferred.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent required.
• Certified Nursing Assistant preferred; college degree in a therapeutic field preferred.
• Must maintain a valid driver's license in the applicable state.

Responsibilities

• Ensure patient safety and act as part of the treatment team.
• Provide continuous patient care, supervision, interaction and role modeling.
• Work with patients across age ranges under RN supervision.

Skills

CPI training

CPR certification

Driver's license

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

CNA certification preferred

Degree in social work or therapeutic discipline preferred

Job description

Responsibilities

Millwood Hospital (a UHS Facility) is a 134-bed mental health facility that provides inpatient and outpatient mental health and chemical dependency treatment. Millwood’s caring, and multidisciplinary staff has successfully provided inpatient and outpatient mental health and chemical dependency care to children, adolescents, adults, and senior adults since 1971. Millwood Hospital is located in Arlington, TX in the heart of the city. It is 5 minutes away from AT&T Stadium home of the Dallas Cowboys. The hospital is less than 35 minutes from DFW International Airport. Millwood Hospital is a Joint Commission accredited hospital with a solid reputation in the community and is part of one of the nation’s largest and most respected providers of hospital and healthcare services, Universal Health Services, Inc.

Website: https://millwoodhospital.com/

The primary function of the Mental Health Technician (MHT) is to ensure patient safety. The Mental Health Technician functions as an active part of the treatment team, providing continuous patient care, supervision, interaction, and role modeling to patients ranging in age from preschool through geriatrics depending on which unit worked. MHT’s work under the direction of a Registered Nurse.

Shift Summary

PICU UNIT

Evenings (3p - 11p)

Shifts may vary

Must be available to attend the Full hospital and departmental orientations: Week 1: Monday -Friday (8 AM - 5 PM); Week 2: Monday – Tuesday (8:30 AM – 4:30 PM)

Benefits & Rewards Highlights

• Challenging and rewarding work environment
• Competitive Compensation & Generous Paid Time Off
• Excellent Medical, Dental, Vision and Prescription Drug Plans
• 401(K) with company match and discounted stock plan
• Career development opportunities within UHS and its 300+ Subsidiaries!

Qualifications

Education: High School Degree or equivalent is required. Certified Nursing Assistant preferred. Degree from an accredited college or university in social work, recreational therapy or appropriate therapeutic discipline preferred.

Experience: Two (2) years of related experience, with a knowledge of psychiatric patient care techniques with understanding of mental illness, preferred.

Licensure: Must maintain a valid driver's license in the applicable state.

Additional Requirements: Successful completion of Crisis Prevention Intervention (CPI) training before on the unit orientation and prior to assisting with restraining procedures. Successful certification through American Red Cross or American Heart Association for CPR prior to taking an independent patient assignment. May be asked to work overtime and flexible hours.

EEO Statement

All UHS subsidiaries are committed to providing an environment of mutual respect where equal employment opportunities are available to all applicants and teammates. UHS subsidiaries are equal opportunity employers and as such, openly support and fully commit to recruitment, selection, placement, promotion and compensation of individuals without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity, and sexual orientation), genetic information, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.