Mental Health Technician: Direct Patient Care & Safety

METHODIST MANSFIELD MEDICAL CENTER; Richardson (TX); On-site; USD 32,000 - 46,000; Full time

Job summary

Methodist Richardson Medical Center is seeking a Mental Health Technician to provide direct support to psychiatric patients under supervision of nursing and clinical staff. You will monitor safety and behavior, assist with activities of daily living, and help implement treatment plans.

The role requires a High School diploma, BLS certification, and SAMA within the first week of hire, plus at least two years of direct mental health care experience.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or equivalent required.
• Requires BLS certification; SAMA certification within first week of hire.
• Minimum 2 years’ experience in a mental health field with direct patient care responsibilities.

Responsibilities

• Monitors patient safety and behavior.
• Assists with activities of daily living.
• Helps implement individualized treatment plans.

Skills

Patient care

Safety monitoring

ADL assistance

Behavior observation

Education

High School diploma

Job description

Methodist Richardson Medical Center is seeking a Mental Health Technician to provide direct support to psychiatric patients under supervision of nursing and clinical staff. You will monitor safety and behavior, assist with activities of daily living, and help implement treatment plans.

The role requires a High School diploma, BLS certification, and SAMA within the first week of hire, plus at least two years of direct mental health care experience.