Night-Shift Senior Mental Health Tech (Float)

The University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center; Dallas (TX); On-site; USD 42,000 - 62,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Paid time off

TRS retirement

Parental leave

Wellness programs

Tuition reimbursement

PSLF-qualified employer

Job summary

The University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center in Dallas invites applications for a Senior Mental Health Tech (Float), Night Shift at the Texas Behavioral Health Center. You will work under nursing supervision across assigned behavioral health units, providing direct patient care and maintaining safety.

This role emphasizes observation, assistance with daily living, transport of patients to appointments, and support of the therapeutic milieu.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent.
• 2 years of behavioral health, psychiatric, or related patient-care experience.

Responsibilities

• Provides experienced behavioral health patient care under nursing direction in assigned areas.
• Transports and drives patients to scheduled appointments and approved locations.
• Documents patient information accurately and promptly in charting systems.
• Monitors patient condition, reports changes to the nurse, and supports safety protocols.
• Assists with activities of daily living and facilitates the therapeutic milieu.

Skills

Behavioral health experience

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Job description

The University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center in Dallas invites applications for a Senior Mental Health Tech (Float), Night Shift at the Texas Behavioral Health Center. You will work under nursing supervision across assigned behavioral health units, providing direct patient care and maintaining safety.

This role emphasizes observation, assistance with daily living, transport of patients to appointments, and support of the therapeutic milieu.