Mental Health Technician — Compassionate Care & Growth

Universal Health Services; El Paso (TX); On-site; USD 38,000 - 50,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Career development

Tuition reimbursement

Student loan repayment

Excellent medical, dental, vision

Job summary

El Paso Behavioral Health System in El Paso, Texas, seeks a dedicated Mental Health Technician to join our treatment team. You will provide continuous patient care, supervision, interaction, and role modeling to patients from children to geriatrics, under RN supervision.

Requirements include a High School Diploma or GED (CNA preferred) and at least 2 years of related psychiatric care experience. Successful completion of Handle With Care training within 90 days and current CPR certification are

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 with 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.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Handle With Care Training

CPR Certification

Education

High School Diploma or GED

CNA preferred; Degree in social work/recreational therapy/therapeutic discipline

Job description

El Paso Behavioral Health System in El Paso, Texas, seeks a dedicated Mental Health Technician to join our treatment team. You will provide continuous patient care, supervision, interaction, and role modeling to patients from children to geriatrics, under RN supervision.

Requirements include a High School Diploma or GED (CNA preferred) and at least 2 years of related psychiatric care experience. Successful completion of Handle With Care training within 90 days and current CPR certification are