Mental Health Technician - Inpatient Care & Group Sessions

West Oaks Hospital; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 36,000 - 54,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation

Generous paid time off

Medical, dental, vision and Rx plans

401(k) with company match

SoFi student loan refinancing

Student loan forgiveness program

Career development opportunities

Pet Insurance

Job summary

West Oaks Hospital in Houston is seeking a dedicated Mental Health Technician to assist with patient care in a 176-bed acute care facility offering inpatient, partial hospitalization and intensive outpatient services. The role operates under a Charge Nurse and supports activity groups, observation, vital signs, and milieu management.

The hospital provides comprehensive behavioral health programs for adults, children and adolescents and is accessible 24/7.

Qualifications

• Education Required: High school diploma or GED. Preferred: Bachelor’s degree in Psychology, Social Work or related field.
• Licensure and certification required: CPR and hospital de-escalation certifications.
• Experience Required: One year customer service experience. Preferred: One year of experience in a direct care role.

Responsibilities

• Patient Observation
• Administer and record patient vital signs
• Group Sessions
• Assisted Daily Living
• Milieu Management

Skills

Customer service

Observation skills

Team collaboration

Education

High school diploma or GED

Bachelor’s degree in Psychology or related field (preferred)

Job description

Responsibilities

Mental Health Technician Opportunity

West Oaks Hospital has provided psychiatric care to the Houston area and surrounding communities for over four decades. Our 176-bed acute care facility is fully accredited and included a 16-bed residential treatment center for adult chemical dependency.

We offer a broad range of behavioral health programs for children, adolescents and adults. Treatment is offered at multiple levels of care including inpatient, partial hospitalization and intensive outpatient.

We are available 24 hours a day, seven days a week to assist you and answer your questions about treatment options and insurance coverage. The hospital is easily accessible off the Southwest Freeway near the Galleria.

Visit us online at: https://westoakshospital.com/

West Oaks Hospital is seeking a dynamic and talented Mental Health Technician to join our team of compassionate, dedicated professionals. The Mental Health Technician works under the direct supervision of the Charge Nurse to provide clerical and patient care activities in the treatment and care of patients with psychiatric and substance abuse conditions. Manages behavioral problems and facilitates education and activity groups. Actively participates as a member of the treatment team and performs other duties as assigned.

Job Duties/Responsibilities:

• Patient Observation
• Administer and record patient vital signs
• Group Sessions
• Assisted Daily Living
• Milieu Management

Benefit Highlights:

• Challenging and rewarding work environment
• Competitive Compensation & Generous Paid Time Off
• Excellent Medical, Dental, Vision and Prescription Drug Plans
• 401(K) with company match and discounted stock plan
• SoFi Student Loan Refinancing Program
• Student Loan Forgiveness Program
• Career development opportunities within UHS and its 300+ Subsidiaries
• Pet Insurance
• More information is available on our Benefits Guest Website: uhsguest.com

About Universal Health Services

Headquartered in King of Prussia, PA, Universal Health Services, Inc. (NYSE: UHS) is one of the nation’s largest and most respected providers of hospital and healthcare services. Since our founding in 1979, UHS has grown steadily into a premier Fortune 500® corporation perennially recognized by multiple esteemed national rating entities. Through its subsidiaries, UHS operates inpatient acute care facilities, inpatient behavioral health facilities, outpatient and other facilities, nationwide virtual behavioral health services, an insurance offering, a physician network and various related services with physical locations in the U.S., Puerto Rico, Ireland and United Kingdom. www.uhs.com.

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Qualifications

Requirements:

• Education Required: High school diploma or GED. Preferred: Bachelor’s degree in Psychology, Social Work or related field.
• Licensure and certification required: CPR and hospital de-escalation certifications. Preferred: National Certified Psychiatric Technician certification.
• Experience Required: One year customer service experience. Preferred: One year of experience in a direct care role.

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