Mental Health Technician - Day Shift, Full-Time

University-Behavioral-Health-of-Dento; Denton (TX); On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation

Generous paid time off

Excellent health plans

Job summary

University Behavioral Health of Denton is seeking a Mental Health Technician to join our treatment team on a full-time day shift with rotating weekends. The MHT will provide continuous patient care, supervise and model behavior for patients from adolescents to adults, and work under the direction of a Registered Nurse.

CPR certification and Texas CNA licensure are preferred with a focus on compassionate, patient-centered care.

Qualifications

• Education: High School Degree or equivalent preferred; CNA 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: 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.

Responsibilities

• Take and record vital signs properly.
• Observe and document 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.

Skills

Vital signs

Observation

Communication

Verbal de-escalation

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

CNA certification

Degree in social work or related therapeutic discipline

Job description

University Behavioral Health of Denton is seeking a Mental Health Technician to join our treatment team on a full-time day shift with rotating weekends. The MHT will provide continuous patient care, supervise and model behavior for patients from adolescents to adults, and work under the direction of a Registered Nurse.

CPR certification and Texas CNA licensure are preferred with a focus on compassionate, patient-centered care.