Mental Health Technician Inpt (MHT) - Behavioral Health - Fulltime, Nights

Texas Health Resources; Plano (TX); On-site; USD 35,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a leading healthcare provider as a Mental Health Technician in Plano, TX. This full-time night position involves assisting with patient care in a fast-paced behavioral health unit. Ideal candidates will have a high school diploma and experience in the healthcare field. Enjoy competitive benefits and a supportive team environment.

Benefits

401k

PTO

Medical

Dental

Paid Parental Leave

Tuition Reimbursement

Student Loan Forgiveness

Qualifications

• 1 year of inpatient experience in behavioral health preferred.
• CNA certification required.

Responsibilities

• Assist with and help coordinate patient care.
• Prepares patient for discharge/transfers.

Skills

Teamwork

Patient Care

Education

High School Diploma

Associate’s degree in healthcare field

Bachelor’s degree in healthcare field

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Mental Health Technician – Behavioral Health

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Work location:

Texas Health Plano, 6200 West Parker Road, Plano TX 75093

Work hours:

Fulltime, Nights; 6:45p – 7:15a; Rotating weekends and holiday requirements

(Opportunity to work as a 1:1 Sitter for Behavioral health patients in the acute care hospital. Possibility to float to Seay Behavioral Health Center)

Behavioral Health Seay Center Highlights:

• Great team
• Robust Unit Based Council (UBC) and very engaged leadership team.
• Fast-paced, 48 bed inpatient Adult and Adolescent Behavioral Health Units

Here’s What You Need

• High School Diploma and 1 year of experience required or
• 1 year of inpatient experience in the behavioral health field as a MHT, PCT, CNA, or related position highly preferred.
• High School Diploma and CNA - Certified Nurse Aide certification required or
• Associate’s degree in healthcare field required.
• Bachelor’s degree in healthcare field preferred
• Other – CLIAFE; Must comply with CLIA regulations regarding foreign education equivalency required.

What You Will Do

Assist with and help coordinate patient care.

• Assists with all patient care provided by the multidisciplinary team.
• Encourages team members.
• Provides instruction to team members.
• Greets and receives patients admitting/arriving to the unit/area.
• Orients patient to surroundings, reviews safety procedures, and unit rules/guidelines while coordinating with the nurse.
• Prepares patient to be discharged/transferred.
• Assists with gathering belongings and making sure all belongings are returned to the patient (except for medication).

Additional Perks Of Being a Texas Health Employee

• Benefits include 401k, PTO, Medical, Dental, Paid Parental Leave, Flex Spending, Tuition Reimbursement, Student Loan Forgiveness as well as several other benefits.
• Delivery of high quality of patient care through nursing education, nursing research and innovations in nursing practice.
• Strong Unit Based Council (UBC).
• A supportive, team environment with outstanding opportunities for growth.

Learn more about our culture, benefits, and recent awards!

Texas Health Plano Highlights

Texas Health Presbyterian Hospital Plano is a 366-bed, Magnet-designated hospital and recognized clinical leader, providing technologically advanced care to Plano, Frisco and surrounding communities since 1991. This full-service facility features a full range of specialties including emergency medicine, cardiology, adult and adolescent behavioral health, pediatrics, an adult intensive care unit, state of the art and technologically advanced surgical services and a Level III NICU. Texas Health Plano has more than 1,600 employees and over 1,360 physicians on its medical staff in more than 65 specialties. The hospital is an Advanced Level III Trauma Facility, accredited Chest Pain Center by The Joint Commission, named “Best Place to Have a Baby” in Collin County and a Gold-Level Mother Friendly business. Texas Health Plano is the recipient of the Disease Specific Care Certifications from the Joint Commission in Chest Pain, Joint Replacement – Hip and Joint Replacement – Knee and an Advanced Certification as a Primary Stroke Center. We invite you to join us in furthering your career and our accomplishments and philosophy of excellence.

If you’re ready to join us in our mission to improve the health of our community, then let’s show the world how we’re even better together!

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