Mental Health Technician (MHT)

Universal Health Services; Houston (TX); Vor Ort; USD 42.000 - 54.000; Vollzeit

Benefits dieser Stelle

Competitive Compensation & Generous PT

Loan Forgiveness Program if offered.

Excellent Medical, Dental, Vision and药

Zusammenfassung

Behavioral Hospital of Bellaire is hiring full-time Night Shift Mental Health Technicians (MHTs) to support our patients. The MHT provides continuous care, supervision, and therapeutic engagement to patients, creating a safe, structured and supportive environment while serving as a positive role model.

Responsibilities include maintaining safety, assisting with activities of daily living, conducting environmental rounds, and guiding patients through therapeutic activities.

Qualifikationen

• Education: High School Diploma or equivalent required.
• Experience: One year of related experience, with knowledge of psychiatric patient care techniques with understanding of mental illness.
• Certifications: CPR and Handle With Care certification; certifications may be obtained during orientation.

Aufgaben

• Assist in maintaining a safe, orderly, and therapeutic physical environment for patients.
• Assist patients with activities of daily living and establishing and maintaining good health by using effective, therapeutic communication techniques.
• Conduct environmental rounds on unit for safety and document observations.
• Facilitate patients’ participation in therapeutic activities and groups.
• Implement crisis management skills as directed by licensed staff.

Kenntnisse

Therapeutic communication

Crisis management

Ausbildung

High School Diploma or equivalent

Jobbeschreibung

Responsibilities

Behavioral Hospital of Bellaire offers multiple inpatient and outpatient programs designed to meet the needs of every patient, no matter the issue. From our inpatient adult, to our outpatient partial hospitalization and intensive outpatient programs, our continuum of care can provide the treatment necessary to move our patients toward a more independent future.

Much more available online at: https://bhbhospital.com/

Mental Health Technician (MHT) Position Summary

We are currently seeking full-time night shift Mental Health Technicians (MHTs) to support our patients. As a member of the treatment team, the MHT provides continuous care, supervision, and therapeutic engagement to patients. This role is essential in creating a safe, structured, and supportive environment while serving as a positive role model for patients.

Mental Health Technician (MHT) Key Responsibilities

• Assist in maintaining a safe, orderly, and therapeutic physical environment for patients.
• Assist patients with activities of daily living and establishing and maintaining good health by using effective, therapeutic communication techniques.
• Conduct environmental rounds on unit for safety and document observations
• Facilitate patients’ participation in therapeutic activities and groups.
• Implement crisis management skills as directed by licensed staff.

Mental Health Technician (MHT) Shifts

• Night Shift 7:00 PM to 7:00 AM

This opportunity provides the following

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

About Universal Health Services

One of the nation’s largest and most respected providers of hospital and healthcare services, Universal Health Services, Inc. (UHS) has built an impressive record of achievement and performance. Growing steadily since its inception into an esteemed Fortune 500 corporation, annual revenues were $15.8 billion in 2024. UHS was again recognized as one of the World’s Most Admired Companies by Fortune; listed in Forbes ranking of America’s Largest Public Companies. Headquartered in King of Prussia, PA, UHS has approximately 99,000 employees and continues to grow through its subsidiaries. Operating acute care hospitals, behavioral health facilities, outpatient facilities and ambulatory care access points, an insurance offering, a physician network and various related services located all over the U.S. States, Washington, D.C., Puerto Rico and the United Kingdom. www.uhs.com

Qualifications

Education: High School Diploma or equivalent required

Experience: One year of related experience, with knowledge of psychiatric patient care techniques with understanding of mental illness, preferred.

Certifications: Successful completion CPR and Handle With Care certification; certifications may be obtained during orientation.

EEO Statement

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