Mental Health Tech Residency: Focused Patient Care

The University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center; Dallas (TX); On-site; USD 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

UT Southwestern Medical Center in Dallas seeks a Mental Health Technician Residency Program participant for the January 2027 cohort. The role provides hands-on mental health patient care under supervision, involving vital sign collection, hygiene, documentation, and collaboration with nursing staff.

Qualifications include a high school diploma, validated core competencies, and timely BLS CPI de-escalation training completion. This residency emphasizes safety, patient dignity, and teamwork.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or equivalent.
• Must achieve validation of required core competencies and training.
• Must obtain and maintain BLS certification within 14 days of hire and CPI de-escalation training within 180 days.

Responsibilities

• Collects data (vital signs, intake/output) and reports out-of-range values to the nurse.
• Performs sterile procedures and assists in treatment milieu.
• Reports changes in patient condition to the nurse and seeks guidance.
• Performs basic hygiene and skin assessments; notes abnormalities.
• Conducts patient rounds, assists with toileting and hygiene care.
• Documents patient information accurately and timely.

Skills

Patient care

Teamwork

Communication

Observation

Education

High School diploma

Job description

UT Southwestern Medical Center in Dallas seeks a Mental Health Technician Residency Program participant for the January 2027 cohort. The role provides hands-on mental health patient care under supervision, involving vital sign collection, hygiene, documentation, and collaboration with nursing staff.

Qualifications include a high school diploma, validated core competencies, and timely BLS CPI de-escalation training completion. This residency emphasizes safety, patient dignity, and teamwork.