Mental Health Technician: Patient Care & Crisis Support

Houston Methodist; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

Houston Methodist is seeking a Mental Health Technician to support nursing staff and provide patient-centered care in a psychiatric setting. The MHT will perform delegated tasks, document observations, and engage in therapeutic communication with patients and families.

The role may require travel for home visits as needed and involves use of EPIC electronic health records. Candidates should have a high school diploma or equivalent, plus 1 year of MHT experience in mental health settings and at

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Minimum 1 year MHT experience in psych/substance abuse.
• 3 years nursing/patient care with crisis management training preferred.

Responsibilities

• Record care in patient medical records per protocol.
• Communicate with patients, families and care team professionally.
• Support nurse with delegated tasks and treatments.
• Assist with equipment cleaning and supplies on unit.

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

1 year experience as Mental Health Technician (psychiatric/substance abuse)

3 years nursing/patient care assistant with crisis management training

Tools

Epic EHR

Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)

Job description

Houston Methodist is seeking a Mental Health Technician to support nursing staff and provide patient-centered care in a psychiatric setting. The MHT will perform delegated tasks, document observations, and engage in therapeutic communication with patients and families.

The role may require travel for home visits as needed and involves use of EPIC electronic health records. Candidates should have a high school diploma or equivalent, plus 1 year of MHT experience in mental health settings and at