Mental Health Technician / Sitter (MHT) - Behavioral Health - Fulltime, Days

Mental Health Technician / Sitter – Behavioral Health

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

Work Location

• Texas Health Dallas, 8200 Walnut Hill Ln, Dallas, TX 75231
• Work hours: Fulltime, Days; 6:45a – 7:15p

Behavioral Health Department Highlights

Self-scheduling that helps with work/life balance as well as opportunities for educational cand career growth,

• Fast-Paced, high-volume department
• Robust Unit Based Council (UBC) and engaged leadership team

• Here’s What You Need
• High School Diploma and one (1) year of experience required; or
• One (1) year of inpatient behavioral health experience as a Mental Health Technician (MHT), Patient Care Technician (PCT), Certified Nurse Aide (CNA), or related role highly preferred; or
• High School Diploma (or equivalent) with CNA certification required; or
• Associate’s degree in a healthcare-related field required.
• Bachelor’s degree in a healthcare-related field preferred.
• Must comply with CLIA regulations regarding foreign education equivalency (CLIAFE), if applicable.

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.
• Greets and receives 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 Mental Health Technician

• Benefits include 401k, PTO, medical, dental, Paid Parental Leave, flex spending, tuition reimbursement, student Loan forgiveness as well as several other benefits.
• A supportive, team environment with outstanding opportunities for growth.
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Do you still have questions or concerns? Feel free to email your questions to recruitment@texashealth.org.