Mental Health Technician (MHT) - FT Days | Voyages Sugar Land

PAM Health; Sugar Land (TX); On-site; USD 36,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

Dental & Vision

EAP program

FSA/HSA

Life & Disability insurance

Education & tuition assistance

Supplemental insurance options

Discount programs

Travel discounts

401(k) with match

Paid time off

Job summary

Voyages Behavioral Health in Sugar Land, Texas is seeking a Mental Health Technician (MHT) to support patient care under RN supervision. You will observe patients, help with admissions/discharges, and assist with vital signs and ADLs in a fast-paced behavioral health setting.

A CNA with BLS is preferred; crisis management certification per hospital policy is required. The role offers full-time benefits, competitive pay, tuition assistance, 401(k), and paid time off.

Qualifications

• Education and Training: High school diploma or equivalent preferred; CNA certification where required by state.
• Certification: Current BLS certification required; crisis management certification per hospital policy and standards.

Responsibilities

• Observe and record patient information per treatment plan.
• Welcome and assist new patients through admission protocols; discharge assistance.
• Maintain direct patient observation and lead education groups; assist with ADLs and vital signs.
• Support nursing staff with nursing tasks and patient comfort.
• Respond to codes, behavioral incidents, and safety concerns; adapt care to patient needs.

Skills

CNA certification

BLS certification

Crisis management

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Nursing assistant certification (state required)

Job description

Overview

If you’re looking for a schedule that fits your lifestyle, check out Voyages Behavioral Health - andask us about our comprehensive benefits package!

Some things that our hospital can offer YOU as a full-time employee:

• Medical Benefits: EPO/HDHP/HSAoptions, including prescription coverage, Rx ’nGo, and Teladoc


• Comprehensivedental and vision benefits


• Employee Assistance Program, includingcounseling, legal, and financial service


• Flexible spending (FSA) and health savings(HSA)accounts


• Life and Disability insurancebenefits


• Education/In-Service Opportunitiesincluding continuing education and tuitionassistance


• Supplemental benefits: Accident, critical illness, cancer, pet, and identity theftprotectioninsurance options


• Auto, Home, Cell Phone,and Gym Membership discountofferings


• Personal Travel Discounts


• 401(k) plansand discretionary employer match


• Generous Paid Benefit Time

Responsibilities

Under the supervision of the Registered Nurse, the Mental Health Technician (MHT) is responsible for observing and recording patient information pertinent to the treatment plan, welcoming new patients through specific admission protocols; assisting with the patient discharge process; maintaining direct patient observation; lead patient education, community, goal, and activity groups; assist nursing staff by taking vital signs and help patients perform ADL's. Due to the high visibility and significant patient interaction, this position is frequently the first responder to a variety of patient situations i.e. codes, behavioral outburst, attempts to introduce contraband and medical issue. The MHT adjusts therapeutic approach to acuity, age, gender and cultural considerations. Does not assume independent responsibility for patient care. Job duties are accomplished in a manner consistent with the policies, procedures and guidelines of Voyages Behavioral Health.

Qualifications

• Education and Training: High school graduate or equivalent preferred. Certification as a nursing assistant (CNA) where required by state where the hospital resides preferred. Current BLS certification is required. Crisis management certification per hospital policy and standards required.


• Experience: None required. A minimum of two (2) to three (3) years of experience in an acute hospital, rehabilitation hospital, or skilled nursing unit is preferred.

About PAM Health

Voyages Behavioral Health is committed to being the most trusted source for behavioral health services in every community it serves by utilizing experienced and dedicated staff to provide high quality patient care and customer service. As an affiliate of PAM Health, our organization has more than 80 long-term acute care hospitals and physical medicine and rehabilitation hospitals, as well as wound clinics and outpatient physical therapy locations, in 17 states, proudly offering services including comprehensive wound care, aquatic therapy, ventilator weaning, amputation treatment, pain management and now Behavioral Health, inpatient, outpatient, and ECT service lines. Joining our PAMily allows you to work in a collaborative environment with colleagues and leadership with exposure to a variety of patient care levels. Aside from our competitive pay, generous paid benefit time, and excellent insurance options, you will also have opportunities for professional growth through our Education Advancement Program. We are excited to learn more about you and hope that you consider joining us on a shared mission to improve the lives of others by being an integral part of our We Care Program. Please take a moment to visit us online at www.voyageshealth.com for a comprehensive look at how we're able to positively impact our local communities.

Voyages Behavioral Health does not discriminate and does not permit discrimination, including, without limitation, bullying, abuse or harassment, on the basis of actual or perceived race, color, religion, national origin, ancestry, age, gender, physical or mental disability, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression or HIV status, or based on association with another person on account of that person's actual or perceived race, color, religion, national origin, ancestry, age, gender, physical or mental disability, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression or HIV status.