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

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

Job summary

Join a leading healthcare provider as a Mental Health Technician in Dallas, where you will play a crucial role in supporting patient care within a collaborative team environment. This full-time position requires a high school diploma and relevant experience, with opportunities for growth and education. Enjoy a supportive workplace with various benefits, including 401k, medical, and tuition reimbursement.

Benefits

401k

PTO

Medical

Dental

Paid Parental Leave

Flex Spending

Tuition Reimbursement

Student Loan Forgiveness

Qualifications

• 1 year of experience in behavioral health preferred.
• Must comply with CLIA regulations regarding foreign education equivalency.

Responsibilities

• Assist with and coordinate patient care.
• Support all patient care provided by the multidisciplinary team.
• Prepare patients for discharge or transfer.

Skills

Patient Care

Team Collaboration

Education

High School Diploma

Associate’s Degree in Healthcare

Bachelor’s Degree

Job description

Mental Health Technician – Behavioral Health

Bring your passion to Texas Health so we are Better + Together!

Work location: Texas Health Dallas, 8200 Walnut Hill Ln, Dallas, TX 75231

Work hours: Fulltime, Nights; 7:00p – 7:00a

Behavioral Health Department highlights:

• Busy outpatient clinic with Partial Hospital Programs and Intensive Out-Patient Program serving adults with co-occurring behavioral health and chemical dependency needs
• Self-scheduling for work/life balance and opportunities for educational and career growth
• Collaborative work environment
• Great team

Here’s What You Need

• High School Diploma and 1 year of experience OR
• 1 year of inpatient experience in behavioral health as a MHT, PCT, CNA, or related role (highly preferred)
• High School Diploma and CNA certification required OR
• Associate’s degree in healthcare required
• Bachelor’s degree preferred
• Must comply with CLIA regulations regarding foreign education equivalency

What You Will Do

• Assist with and coordinate patient care
• Support all patient care provided by the multidisciplinary team
• Encourage and instruct team members
• Greet and orient patients upon arrival, review safety procedures and unit rules
• Prepare patients for discharge or transfer
• Assist with gathering belongings and ensure belongings are returned to patients (excluding 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, and more
• High-quality patient care through nursing education, research, and innovation
• Strong Unit Based Council (UBC)
• Supportive team environment with growth opportunities

Learn more about our culture, benefits, and awards at https://jobs.texashealth.org/why-texas-health/

Entity Highlights

Texas Health Hospital Dallas has served North Texas for over 50 years. We are a Magnet-designated, full-service hospital with 875 beds, specializing in cancer, cardiology, neurosciences, women’s services, emergency medicine, and more. We are a Level III neonatal ICU, Stroke Center, Trauma Center, and Bariatric Surgery Center of Excellence. As part of Texas Health, with over 28,000 employees, we offer excellent career growth, professional development, and benefits. Join us to improve community health—you belong here.

If you're ready to join our mission, let’s show the world how we’re even better together!

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Note: Texas Health requires a resume for application submission. Opportunities are within Texas Health Resources entities only. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer, committed to diversity and inclusion.