TECH - MH/BH (NO DEGREE)

South Texas Health System; Edinburg (TX); On-site; USD 21,000 - 29,000; Full time

Job summary

South Texas Health System in Edinburg, TX is seeking a Mental Health Technician - Tier I to provide direct care, monitoring, assistance, and advocacy for behavioral health clients, and to support professional staff. The role requires a high school diploma or GED, with CPI certification obtainable within 90 days of unit orientation and BLS certification current at hire or within 30 days.

The incumbent will adhere to all policies and participate in required trainings, promoting a safe and

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Must obtain CPI certification within 90 days of unit orientation.
• Current BLS certification on hire or within 30 days.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct care and monitoring for behavioral health clients.
• Assist and advocate for clients and support staff.
• Adhere to Compliance Program and Code of Conduct.

Skills

Effective communication

Compassionate demeanor

Willingness to cross-train

Policy compliance

Education

High School diploma or GED

CPI certification within 90 days

BLS certification within 30 days

Job description

Responsibilities

POSITION SUMMARY:

The Mental Health Technician - Tier I provides direct care, monitoring, assistance, and advocacy for behavioral health clients and support to professional staff by performing a wide variety of duties. Performs other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• Ability to communicate effectively, utilizing both written and verbal skills
• Compassionate and understanding
• Willingness to be crossed trained to other areas.
• Must demonstrate commitment and adherence to STHS’s Compliance Program and Code of Conduct through compliance with all policies and procedures, the Code of Conduct, attendance at required training and immediately reporting suspected compliance issue(s) to the Compliance Officer.

Education / Licensure

• High School diploma, GED or Higher Education required.
• Must obtain Nonviolent Crisis Intervention (CPI) certification within 90 days of starting unit orientation (training provided).
• Current BLS upon hire or acquire within 30 days of employment and current thereafter.

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