What are the responsibilities and job description for the Mental Health Technician (MHT)- Float Nights - Mon/Tue/Fri - Denton, TX position at University Behavioral Health of Denton?
University Behavioral Health of Denton (a UHS facility):
University Behavioral Health of Denton is a private freestanding psychiatric hospital specializing in mental health and chemical dependency care.
Serving North Texas and surrounding areas, UBH Denton has provided a range of programs treating mental health illnesses and substance abuse issues since 2005. Our inpatient and outpatient psychiatric services offer supportive and compassionate care for adolescents and adults with specialty programs that are tailored to meet the needs of our patients
For more information, please visit our website at www.ubhdenton.com.
Position Summary:
MENTAL HEALTH TECHNICIAN (MHT)
- Shift: Mon./Tues./Fri. Nights - 7:00pm-7:30am
JOB SUMMARY:
The Mental Health Technician functions as an active part of the treatment team, providing continuous patient care, supervision, interaction, and role modeling to patients ranging in age from preschool through geriatrics depending on which unit worked. Mental Health Techs work under the direction of a Registered Nurse.
Job Duties/Responsibilities:
- Take and record vital signs properly.
- Utilize sound judgment during assessment and observe and documents any changes in a patient's
- appearance, behavior or ability to work toward treatment plan goals.
- Communicate changes in patient's condition to the charge nurse.
REQUIREMENTS / QUALIFICATIONS:
Education: High School Degree or equivalent preferred.
Experience: A minimum of one (1) year experience in a patient care facing role. Knowledge of psychiatric patient care techniques with understanding of mental illness, preferred.
Licensure/Certification: Registered Behavioral Technician (RBT) certification is highly preferred.
Additional Requirements: Successful completion CPR certification, Handle with Care and Verbal De-escalation within 30 days of employment prior to assisting in restraining procedures. May be required to work overtime and flexible hours.
Universal Health Services (UHS):
One of the nation’s largest and most respected providers of hospital and healthcare services, Universal Health Services, Inc. (UHS) has built an impressive record of achievement and performance. Growing steadily since its inception into an esteemed Fortune 500 corporation, annual revenues were $13.4 billion in 2022. During the year, UHS was again recognized as one of the World’s Most Admired Companies by Fortune; and listed in Forbes ranking of America’s Largest Public Companies. Headquartered in King of Prussia, PA, UHS has approximately 94,000 employees and continues to grow through its subsidiaries. Operating acute care hospitals, behavioral health facilities, outpatient facilities and ambulatory care access points, an insurance offering, a physician network and various related services located all over the U.S. states, Washington, D.C., Puerto Rico and the United Kingdom.
For more information, please visit: www.uhs.com
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: From $17.00 per hour
Expected hours: 36 per week
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- Dental insurance
- Employee assistance program
- Employee discount
- Flexible spending account
- Health insurance
- Health savings account
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Parental leave
- Pet insurance
- Retirement plan
- Tuition reimbursement
- Vision insurance
Medical Specialty:
- Addiction Medicine
- Psychiatry
Schedule:
- 12 hour shift
- Night shift
- Overnight shift
Education:
- High school or equivalent (Required)
Experience:
- Behavioral health hospital: 1 year (Preferred)
License/Certification:
- RBT Certification (Preferred)
Ability to Commute:
- Denton, TX 76201 (Required)
Work Location: In person
Salary : $13
