Mental Health Technician - Growth & Impact

Corpus Christi Medical Center; Corpus Christi (TX); On-site; USD 40,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Paid time off

Educational assistance

Job summary

Corpus Christi Medical Center seeks a Mental Health Technician to provide direct patient care for adolescent, adult mood disorders, and geriatric patients in a safe environment that supports treatment effectiveness.

The MHT will document observations, perform 15-minute rounds, and participate in developing and implementing treatment programs, under supervision and in collaboration with a multidisciplinary team.

Qualifications

• Direct patient care for adolescent, adult mood disorder, and geriatric patients.
• Maintains a safe, secure environment and supports treatment.
• Document observations and participate in patient rounds and care levels.

Responsibilities

• Provide care promoting safety and comfort in the therapeutic environment.
• Assist with activities of daily living and crisis intervention as needed.
• Lead milieu activities with a multidisciplinary team and patients.

Skills

Patient care

Crisis intervention

Multidisciplinary teamwork

Record keeping

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Tools

Basic Life Support (BLS)

Nonviolent Crisis Intervention

Job description

Corpus Christi Medical Center seeks a Mental Health Technician to provide direct patient care for adolescent, adult mood disorders, and geriatric patients in a safe environment that supports treatment effectiveness.

The MHT will document observations, perform 15-minute rounds, and participate in developing and implementing treatment programs, under supervision and in collaboration with a multidisciplinary team.