Senior Mental Health Tech & Team Leader

Dallas Behavioral Healthcare Hospital; Mississippi; On-site; USD 32,000 - 45,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision care

401(k)

Paid time off

Job summary

Dallas Behavioral Healthcare Hospital is seeking an MHT Behavioral Specialist to provide direct patient care for patients with emotional or psychiatric disorders. The role includes mentoring staff, participating in treatment planning, and maintaining a safe, therapeutic milieu on the unit while supporting families and referral sources.

The position requires CPR certification and assaultive behavior management training, plus a minimum of 2 years clinical experience in behavioral health; at least

Qualifications

• High school diploma required.
• CPR certification and assaultive behavior management training (employer provided during on-site training).
• Minimum of 2 years clinical experience, preferably in behavioral healthcare, or combination of education and experience. At least 4 years as Mental Health Tech at Dallas Behavioral.
• Must be current Dallas Behavioral employee in good standing in all areas of performance, attendance and conduct.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct patient care to individuals with emotional or psychiatric disorders.
• Train and mentor new and current staff by sharing policies, procedures and priorities.
• Assist in orientation of patients and staff to unit, program and milieu.
• Participate in treatment planning by identifying patient needs and suggesting plan modifications.
• Monitor patient progress and communicate behavior observations to the treatment team.
• Co-facilitate didactic, educational and community groups to encourage participation.
• Maintain safety, therapeutic milieu, and documentation; de-escalate conflicts as needed.
• Carry out nursing assistance and supportive tasks as assigned by the nurse in charge.

Skills

Patient care

De-escalation

Leadership

Communication

Teamwork

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Dallas Behavioral Healthcare Hospital is seeking an MHT Behavioral Specialist to provide direct patient care for patients with emotional or psychiatric disorders. The role includes mentoring staff, participating in treatment planning, and maintaining a safe, therapeutic milieu on the unit while supporting families and referral sources.

The position requires CPR certification and assaultive behavior management training, plus a minimum of 2 years clinical experience in behavioral health; at least