Mental Health Technician

Horizon Health Corporation; El Paso (TX); On-site; USD 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A psychiatric hospital in El Paso, Texas, is seeking a Mental Health Technician to provide patient care, supervision, and interaction. The role requires a high school diploma and two years of related experience in psychiatric patient care. Candidates must hold current CPR certification. This position is part of a treatment team working closely with a Registered Nurse.

Qualifications

• Education: High School Degree or equivalent; Certified Nursing Assistant preferred.
• Experience: Two years of experience in psychiatric patient care preferred.
• Must have current CPR Certification.

Responsibilities

• Provide continuous patient care and supervision to the treatment team.
• Interact and role model to patients of various ages.
• Work under the direction of a Registered Nurse.

Skills

Psychiatric patient care techniques

Interpersonal communication

CPR Certification

Education

High School Degree or equivalent

Certified Nursing Assistant

Degree in social work or recreational therapy

Job description

Responsibilities

One of the nation’s largest and most respected providers of hospital and healthcare services, Universal Health Services, Inc. (UHS) has built an impressive record of achievement and performance. UHS is a Fortune 500 corporation with extensive operations across 38 U.S. states, Washington, D.C., Puerto Rico and the United Kingdom.

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El Paso Behavioral Health System is a private 167-bed psychiatric hospital located in El Paso, Texas, specializing in mental health and chemical dependency care. We provide a wide range of services and programs that offer evidence-based treatment with positive outcomes for our patients. Our inpatient and day hospital, or outpatient, services offer supportive and compassionate care through specialty programs tailored to meet patient needs.

For more information about El Paso Behavioral Health System, please visit our website at https://elpasobh.com

Qualifications

POSITION SUMMARY

The Mental Health Technician (MHT) functions as an active part of the treatment team, providing continuous patient care, supervision, interaction, and role modeling to patients ranging in age from five years through geriatrics, depending on the unit. MHTs work under the direction of a Registered Nurse.

QUALIFICATIONS

• Education: High School Degree or equivalent; or Certified Nursing Assistant preferred; degree from an accredited college or university in social work, recreational therapy, or appropriate therapeutic discipline.
• Experience: Two (2) years of related experience, with knowledge of psychiatric patient care techniques and an understanding of mental illness (preferred).
• Additional Requirements: Successful completion of Handle With Care Training within 90 days of employment and prior to assisting with restraining procedures. May be required to work overtime. Some holidays and weekends are required. Must have current CPR Certification.
• Contact: If you would like to learn more about this position, please contact Natalia Guerra, Human Resources Generalist, at [e-mail] and by phone at [phone].

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