Mental Health Technician (MHT)

2 months ago
Houston, TexasPer Diem / PRNGeneral Medicine

Job Description

About the Role

Join SUN Behavioral Health Group as a Mental Health Technician (MHT) in United States.

Key Responsibilities

  • one observation and constant visual observation for high
  • risk patients. Responsible for assisting patients needing additional care related to medical needs. Monitors patient's compliance with pre

Requirements

  • selected de

Work Schedule

  • PRN position.
  • No explicit call, weekend, or night shift information provided.

Apply to join SUN Behavioral Health Group as a Mental Health Technician (MHT).

Key Skills

Patient CareObservationDocumentationCommunicationTeamworkSafetyCompassionDe-escalation TechniquesCrisis InterventionVital Signs MonitoringTherapeutic GroupsBehavioral HealthPatient SafetyADLs AssistanceQuality ImprovementConfidentialityProfessionalism
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Position Insights

Work-Life Balance Analysis

WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Mental Health Technician (MHT) at SUN BEHAVIORAL HEALTH GROUP a 2.0 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as below average. This places the position in the average range of all General Medicine physician listings evaluated on our platform.

Candidates should carefully assess workload expectations and scheduling demands before applying.

General Medicine — Physician Career Context

This General Medicine position at SUN BEHAVIORAL HEALTH GROUP is open to physician candidates.

Physicians (MD/DO) are in high demand across healthcare settings, with growing interest in positions that offer sustainable schedules and reduced administrative burden.

Location & Logistics

This position is based in Houston, Texas.

Texas has no state income tax, which can significantly increase take-home pay compared to high-tax states. For a physician earning $300k, the absence of state income tax can represent $15k–$30k or more in annual savings.

Skills, Responsibilities & Benefits

Key skills and qualifications: Patient Care, Observation, Documentation, Communication, Teamwork, Safety, Compassion, De-escalation Techniques. Candidates with experience in these areas may be especially well-suited for this General Medicine role.

Core responsibilities: The Mental Health Technician provides direct and indirect patient care under the supervision of a registered nurse or licensed practical nurse. Responsibilities include monitoring patient behavior, assisting with personal care, and ensuring a safe environment.

About WeekdayDoc

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About SUN BEHAVIORAL HEALTH GROUP

Mental Health Care
Columbus, OH
0-2
2.0

Work-Life Balance Score

Below Average

Job Details

Employment Type

Prn

Posted

2mo ago

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