Behavioral Health Assistant; Full time; Days
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Job Description
Behavioral Health Assistant – Behavioral Health
- Bring your passion to Texas Health so we are Better + Together!
- Work location: Texas Health Plano - 6110 West Parker Road, Plano, Texas 75093
- Work hours: Fulltime; Days, Mon - Fri 7:30 am – 3:30 pm
Behavioral Health Highlights
· Multidisciplinary team in a diverse work environment
· Collaborative work environment
· Great team
· Robust Unit Based Council (UBC) and a very engaged leadership team
· Fast Paced, 48 bed inpatient Adult and Adolescent Behavioral Health Units
Here’s What You Need
· High school diploma or equivalent
· One-year office experience preferred
What You Will Do
· Usage of basic office equipment (e. g. fax machines, copy machines, phones).
· Knowledge and understanding of various business applications software (e. g. Microsoft Word/Excel/SharePoint)
· Good verbal and written communication skills to include telephone skills
· Exhibits a pleasant, professional, polished presence exhibiting the ability to troubleshoot utilizing critical thinking skills
· Ability to maintain a professional demeanor in a highly stressful and emotional environment, to include behavioral health patients
· Must be able to exhibit a high level of empathy with the ability to effectively communicate with patients and support people during life-changing events, while demonstrating exceptional customer service skills
· Other duties as assigned.
Additional perks of being a Texas Health Behavioral Health Assistant
· Benefits include 401k, PTO, medical, dental, Paid Parental Leave, flex spending, tuition reimbursement, Student Loan Repayment Programs as well as several other benefits.
· A supportive, team environment with outstanding opportunities for growth.
· Explore our Texas Health careers site for info like Benefits, Job Listings by Category, recent Awards we’ve won and more.
Entity Highlights
Texas Health Presbyterian Hospital Plano is a 366-bed, Magnet-designated hospital and recognized clinical leader, providing technologically advanced care to Plano, Frisco and surrounding communities since 1991.
This full-service facility features a full range of specialties including emergency medicine, cardiology, adult and adolescent behavioral health, pediatrics, an adult intensive care unit, state of the art and technologically advanced surgical services and a Level III NICU.
Texas Health Plano has more than 1,600 employees and over 1,360 physicians on its medical staff in more than 65 specialties.
The hospital is an Advanced Level III Trauma Facility, accredited Chest Pain Center by The Joint Commission, named “Best Place to Have a Baby” in Collin County and a Gold-Level Mother Friendly business.
Texas Health Plano is the recipient of the Disease Specific Care Certifications from the Joint Commission in Chest Pain, Joint Replacement – Hip and Joint Replacement – Knee and an Advanced Certification as a Primary Stroke Center.
We invite you to join us in furthering your career and our accomplishments and philosophy of excellence.
Do you still have questions or concerns? Feel free to email your questions to recruitment@texashealth.org.
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Key Responsibilities
The role involves utilizing basic office equipment and business application software such as Microsoft Word, Excel, and SharePoint. The assistant must also maintain a professional demeanor while exhibiting high levels of empathy and communication skills when interacting with patients in a stressful environment.
Requirements
A high school diploma or equivalent is required, with one year of office experience preferred. Candidates must possess good verbal and written communication skills, along with the ability to troubleshoot using critical thinking.
Key Skills
Behavioral Health Career Context
Behavioral Health pay on WeekdayDoc is down 6.2% vs. the prior quarter (through Aug 2026).
The cost-of-living index for Texas is 97.1 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)). 57.7% of Texas clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).
Location & Logistics
Texas has no state income tax, which can significantly increase take-home pay compared to high-tax states.
