Mental Health Technician (CNA) – Patient Care & Support

Universal Health Services; Denton (TX); Hybrid; USD 36,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation

Paid time off

Medical, dental, vision plans

401(k) with company match

SoFi student loan refinancing

Tuition savings for nursing education

Career development opportunities

Pet Insurance

Job summary

University Behavioral Health of Denton is seeking a Mental Health Technician to join the treatment team in an inpatient psychiatric setting. You will provide continuous patient care and support under the supervision of a Registered Nurse.

Responsibilities include vital signs, observation, and facilitating care plans across adolescents to geriatrics as assigned. Shift is full-time days with rotating weekends, offering opportunities for growth within UHS and its subsidiaries.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent preferred.
• CNA certification required; licensure preferred in Texas.
• Degree in social work, recreational therapy, or related therapeutic discipline preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide continuous patient care and supervision under RN guidance.
• Assist in implementing treatment plans and document patient changes.
• Collaborate with treatment team to support patients across age ranges.

Skills

Psychiatric patient care

Verbal de-escalation

Handle with Care

CPR

Team-based care

Education

High School Diploma or GED

CNA certification

Degree in social work or related field (preferred)

Job description

Responsibilities

University Behavioral Health of Denton is a private freestanding psychiatric hospital specializing in mental health and chemical dependency care. Serving North Texas and surrounding areas, UBH Denton has provided a range of programs treating mental health illnesses and substance abuse issues since 2005. Our inpatient and outpatient psychiatric services offer supportive and compassionate care for adolescents and adults with specialty programs that are tailored to meet the needs of our patients.

This is an exciting opportunity to work in an environment that puts patient care first while also having the opportunity to grow, learn, and advance in your career.

Website: www.ubhdenton.com

Shift: Fulltime Days 7a-7:30p with Rotating Weekends

Position Summary:

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 adolescents through geriatrics depending on which unit worked. MHTs work under the direction of a Registered Nurse.

Job Duties/Responsibilities:

• Take and record vital signs properly.
• Utilize sound judgment during assessment and observe and documents any changes in a patient's
  appearance, behavior or ability to work toward treatment plan goals.
• Communicate changes in patient's condition to the Charge Nurse.

Benefit & 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
• SoFi Student Loan Refinancing Program
• Tuition savings to continue your nursing education with Chamberlain University
• Career development opportunities within UHS and its 300+ Subsidiaries!
• Pet Insurance
• More information is available on our Benefits Guest Website: benefits.uhsguest.com

About Universal Health Services

Headquartered in King of Prussia, PA, Universal Health Services, Inc. (NYSE: UHS) is one of the nation’s largest and most respected providers of hospital and healthcare services. Since our founding in 1979, UHS has grown steadily into a premier Fortune 500® corporation perennially recognized by multiple esteemed national rating entities. Through its subsidiaries, UHS operates inpatient acute care facilities, inpatient behavioral health facilities, outpatient and other facilities, nationwide virtual behavioral health services, an insurance offering, a physician network and various related services with physical locations in the U.S., Puerto Rico, Ireland and United Kingdom.www.uhs.com.

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Qualifications

Education: High School Degree or equivalent preferred; Certified Nursing Assistant required; Degree from an accredited college or university in social work, recreational therapy or appropriate therapeutic discipline preferred.
Experience: A minimum of one (1) year experience, with knowledge of psychiatric patient care techniques with understanding of mental illness, preferred.
Licensure/Certification: CNA licensure and/or Registered Behavioral Technician in the State of Texas (RBT) preferred.
Additional Requirements: Successful completion CPR certification, Handle with Care and Verbal De-escalation within 30 days of employment prior to assisting in restraining procedures. May be required to work overtime and flexible hours.

EEO Statement:

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