Mental Health Technician jobs in Houston, TX

Position Summary:

Deblin Health Concepts, LLC in Houston, TX is actively in search of a Male MHT. The Mental Health Technician functions as an active part of the treatment team, providing continuous patient observation, interaction and role modeling, in addition to providing safe passage of clients to and from the Acute Rehab Day Programs, Dr’s appointments, and pick up from hospitals when discharged.

Required Knowledge, Skills, Licensure, Training & Travel Requirements (if applicable):

Education:

• High School diploma or equivalent required.

Work experience:

• 1-3 year experience in the performance of MHT duties or and exposure to patients
• 3-5 years’ experience is preferred.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:

• Basic knowledge with Microsoft Office Suite or related software.
• Have good communication skills.
• Excellent driving skills, Texas Driver’s License

Interpersonal Skills:

• Ability to express ideas clearly and concisely. and to plan and execute work effectively.

Travel Requirements:

• Some

Essential Job Duties and Percent of time:

20%: Obtain patient assignments in a timely manner. Responsible for acquainting him/herself with all pertinent facts pertaining to patient’s case (e.g., medications)

20% Assist with patient rounds and security checks and document client observation per assignments. Assignments as given are completed in a timely manner without reminders

10% Assist with nutritional care. Supervision of patients and monitoring in dining area until end of treatment day. (includes ordering food)

20% Transportation of patients to and from home and special Rehab Day Acute activities.

15% Assist program staff with activities and group therapy. Patient attendance is accounted for and supervision of patients is provided.

10% Manage crisis situations appropriately to provide intervention e.g., during suicidal gestures, assaultive behaviors, or other dangerous or inappropriate behaviors to avoid embarrassment to patient or prevent injury to self, others or property.

• Equal Employment Opportunity

Deblin Health Concepts is committed to the principle of Equal Employment Opportunity for all employees and applicants. It is our policy to ensure that both current and prospective employees are afforded equal employment opportunity without consideration of race, religious creed, color, national origin, nationality, ancestry, age, sex, marital status, sexual orientation, or disability in accordance with local, state and federal laws.

• Americans with Disabilities Act

Applicants as well as employees who are or become disabled must be able to perform the essential job functions either unaided or with reasonable accommodation. The organization shall determine reasonable accommodation on a case-by-case basis in accordance with applicable law.

BENEFITS:

• Competitive pay
• 401K
• Generous PTO