Mental Health Technician Full Time Nights

Oceans Healthcare; Midland (TX); On-site; USD 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, Vision Coverage

401(k) Retirement Savings Plan

Tuition Reimbursement

Daily Pay

Paid Time Off

Competitive Market Compensation

Short Term and Long Term Disability

Life Insurance

Employee Assistance Program

Job summary

A healthcare provider in Midland, TX is seeking a dedicated Mental Health Technician for full-time night shifts. You will support nursing staff and implement patient care activities, ensuring the safety and well-being of patients. The ideal candidate should be a high school graduate with a CNA certification, and at least six months of experience in direct patient care. Exceptional communication skills and the ability to empathize with diverse populations are crucial for this entry-level position. Competitive benefits package offered.

Qualifications

• Must have at least 6 months of prior bedside, direct patient care experience in a healthcare setting.
• Be in good physical and mental health with a warm, empathetic attitude.
• Ability to communicate effectively with diverse populations.

Responsibilities

• Support nursing staff in maintaining a therapeutic milieu.
• Implement patient care activities under supervision of nursing personnel.
• Document patient observations accurately and within defined timelines.

Skills

Read and write instructions

Excellent communication skills

Cultural sensitivity

CPR certification

Behavioral de-escalation techniques

Education

High school graduate or equivalent with CNA certification

Job description

Mental Health Technician Full Time Nights

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At Oceans Behavioral Hospital Permian Basin, healing is our focus. We are passionate about helping adults and seniors manage the challenges associated with anxiety, depression and other mental health issues. Utilizing proven, innovative and progressive therapies, our qualified professionals strive to promote long-term wellness through a range of inpatient and outpatient psychiatric counseling and treatment options.

Benefits We Offer

• Medical, Dental, Vision Coverage (Multiple Plan Options) - Eligible first of the month after 30 days.
• 401(k) Retirement Savings Plan with Discretionary Company Match
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Daily Pay
• Paid Time Off
• Competitive Market Compensation
• Short Term Disability, Long Term Disability
• Life Insurance
• Employee Assistance Program

The Mental Health Technician (MHT) supports the nursing staff in maintaining a therapeutic milieu by performing routinely assigned tasks and carrying out patient care activities within the scope of the MHT's training and experience. The MHT will maintain a safe and professional standard for patient care in accordance with Joint Commission, Federal and State regulations, Oceans' Mission, policies and procedures and performance improvement standards.

Essential Functions

• Adhere to professional standards, follow policies and procedures and abide by federal, state and local requirements, as well as Joint Commission standards.
• Effectively apply supportive behavior when assisting in the control of patients who exhibit unacceptable behavior. Demonstrate the ability to employ de-escalation and therapeutic interventions as needed.
• Inventory patient belongings accurately and secure contraband as needed; complete unit safety checks.
• Comply with standard/universal precautions and infection control policies and attend required in‑services to keep self‑informed.
• Implement patient care activities under the direction and supervision of licensed nursing personnel; perform vital signs, weights, ADL, intake and output documentation, nutritional monitoring and communicate findings to the nurse. Ensure patients or residents receive appropriate diet by reviewing their dietary restrictions, food allergies, and preferences.
• Assist patients with laundry, meals, bathroom functions and maintaining belongings; assist at-risk and/or physically challenged patients with mobility needs as needed.
• Individualize all patient care activities to the age‑specific, disability, cultural‑sensitivity needs of the patient.
• Communicate and document patient observation and date effectively in the patient record; document patient’s departure from unit (e.g., for passes, transport to doctor’s appointment, community meetings) with 100% accuracy and within defined timelines; document significant occurrences, observed behavior, vital signs, nutrition intake, and patient observation findings on assigned patients as requested by the registered nurse, with 100% accuracy and within defined timelines.
• Communicate outcome of assigned tasks to nursing staff in a timely manner; communicate follow‑up on patient care responsibilities; incomplete assignments, ongoing activities and current patient needs to relevant staff to assure continuity of care.
• Perform other duties and projects as assigned.

Requirements

• Education / Experience: High school graduate or equivalent with CNA certification or at least 6 months of prior bedside, direct patient care experience in a healthcare setting is required.
• Skills / Qualifications: Must be able to read, write and follow verbal and written instruction; have excellent verbal and written communication skills; work well with diverse populations; utilize age, disability and cultural‑specific knowledge in working with specialized populations to best communicate with those clients; be in good physical and mental health as evidenced by a warm empathetic attitude, respect for dignity, worth and potentiality of clients and hold a high sense of personal integrity; work under close supervision; successfully complete CPR certification and an Oceans‑approved behavioral de‑escalation program.

Seniority level

Entry level

Employment type

Full‑time

Job function

Health Care Provider

Industries: Hospitals and Health Care

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