Mental Health Technician (MHT) - Behavioral Health - Fulltime, Nights

Mental Health Technician – Behavioral Health

Bring your passion to Texas Health so we are Better + Together!

Work Location

• Texas Health Plano, 6200 West Parker Road, Plano TX 75093
• Work hours: Fulltime, Nights; 7:00p – 7:00a

Behavioral Health Department Highlights

• Busy outpatient clinic consists of Partial Hospital Programs and Intensive Out-Patient Program with consistent volume serving adults with cooccurring behavior health and chemical dependency needs
• Self-Scheduling that helps with work/life balance as well as opportunities for educational and career growth
• Collaborative work environment
• Great team

Here’s What You Need

• High School Diploma and 1 year of experience required or
• 1 year of inpatient experience in the behavioral health field as a MHT, PCT, CNA, or related position highly preferred.
• High School Diploma and CNA - Certified Nurse Aide certification required or
• Associate’s degree in healthcare field required.
• Bachelor’s degree in healthcare field preferred
• Other – CLIAFE; Must comply with CLIA regulations regarding foreign education equivalency required.

What You Will Do

• Assist with and help coordinate patient care.
• Assists with all patient care provided by the multidisciplinary team.
• Encourages team members.
• Provides instruction to team members.
• Greet and receive patients admitting/arriving to the unit/area.
• Orients patient to surroundings, reviews safety procedures, and unit rules/guidelines while coordinating with the nurse.
• Prepares patient to be discharged/transferred.
• Assists with gathering belongings and making sure all belongings are returned to the patient (except for medication).

Additional Perks of Being a Texas Health Employee

• Benefits include 401k, PTO, Medical, Dental, Paid Parental Leave, Flex Spending, Tuition Reimbursement, Student Loan Repayment Program as well as several other benefits.
• Delivery of high quality of patient care through nursing education, nursing research and innovations in nursing practice.
• Strong Unit Based Council (UBC).
• A supportive, team environment with outstanding opportunities for growth.

• Learn more about our culture, benefits, and recent awards!
• Entity Highlights

For more than a half-century, Texas Health Hospital Dallas has been at the forefront of health care in North Texas. We’re an 875-bed, Magnet-designated, full-service hospital serving our community in and around Dallas since 1966. We specialize in cancer care, cardiology, neurosciences, women’s services and emergency medicine, we’ve got it. Plus, we’re a renowned Level III neonatal intensive care unit, a Comprehensive Stroke and Bariatric Surgery Center of Excellence and provide wellness services, outpatient surgery and women’s imaging services. *Texas Health Dallas is a joint Commission-certified Comprehensive Stroke Center, a Level I Trauma Center, a Comprehensive Heart Attack Center, and a designated Magnet hospital. We’re a top choice in North Texas for cancer and emergency services, bariatric services, cardiac care and much more. As part of the Texas Health family and its 28,000+ employees, we’re one of the largest employers in the Dallas Fort Worth area. Our career growth and professional development opportunities are top-notch and our benefits are equally outstanding. Come be a part of our exceptional team as we improve the health of the people in our communities every day. You belong here.

If you’re ready to join us in our mission to improve the health of our community, then let’s show the world how we’re even better together!

Do you still have questions or concerns? Email your questions to: recruitment@texashealth.org