Top 21 psychiatric technician Jobs in katy tx

Mental Health Technician, Dayshift
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- Full-time
- Acute care
- CPR Certification
- Vital signs
- Health insurance
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- 12 hour shift
- Background check
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Medical Technician III, MHA Med Clinic, Pos. #116, Corpus Christi, TX
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- $15.62 an hour
- Full-time
- Clean driving record
- Mid-level
- High school diploma or GED
- Mileage reimbursement
- Loan repayment program
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Straight Path —Houston, TX
- $15 an hour
- Part-time
- Serving
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- High school diploma or GED
- Paid training
- Flexible schedule
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Direct Care Staff for Residential Treatment Center
Truecare Home RTC —Richmond, TX
- $16 an hour
- Part-time
- Background check
- CPR Certification
- Residential
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Direct Care Staff – Residential Treatment Center
Trinity Guidance RTC —Rosenberg, TX
- $15.50 - $16.00 an hour
- Full-time
- Background check
- Current TB test
- Writing skills
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PRN Mental Health Specialist
The Menninger Clinic —Houston, TX
- PRN
- 3 years
- High school diploma or GED
- Driver's License
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Licensed Chemical Dependency Counselor (LCDC)
The Harris Center for Mental Health and IDD —Houston, TX
- From $24.58 an hour
- Full-time
- Word processing
- Mid-level
- High school diploma or GED
- Paid time off
- Employee assistance program
Direct Care Worker (Awake Overnight)
Residential Treatment Center —Houston, TX
- $12.00 - $16.50 an hour
- Overnight shift
- Residential
- Driver's License
- Working with children
- Health insurance
- Dental insurance
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Lead Residential Trainer
Texana Center —Richmond, TX
- $15.20 an hour
- Night shift
- Mid-level
- Residential
- High school diploma or GED
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DIETARY TECH-PRN
West Oaks Hospital —Houston, TX
- PRN
- Acute care
- Psychiatry
- Hospital
PRN Resident Advisor, Bridge
The Menninger Clinic —Houston, TX
- Weekends as needed
- Mid-level
- Residential
- High school diploma or GED
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Direct Care Staff /Youth Worker Provider
Residential Treatment Center —Houston, TX
- $11 - $14 an hour
- Part-time
- Residential
- Driver's License
- Working with children
- Paid training
- Health insurance
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Mental Health Technician, Dayshift

Houston Methodist West Hospital -
Houston, TX

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Job Details

Full-time

Qualifications

Customer communication
CPI Certification
Individual crisis management
BLS Certification
In-person customer service
Employee relationship building
English
High school diploma or GED
Working with individuals with mental health conditions
Patient interaction
Psychiatric hospital experience

Full Job Description

At Houston Methodist, the Mental Health Technician (MHT) position advances in skill and ability to care for, communicate effectively and carry out delegated tasks for population-specific patients. This position functions under the guidance and supervision of the registered nurse in meeting the physiological and psychosocial needs of the patient, utilizing therapeutic communication techniques. The MHT position records data and performs treatments and procedures in accordance with established policies and procedures and reports observations and patient problems to the nurse. This position is responsible for assigned non-nursing functions and practices, relationship-centered care in concert with the Houston Methodist Values. The MHT position may involve travel to conduct home visits.

FLSA STATUS
Non-exempt

QUALIFICATIONS

EDUCATION

High School diploma or equivalent education (examples include: GED, verification of homeschool equivalency, partial or full completion of post-secondary education, etc.)

EXPERIENCE

One (1) year of previous experience as a Mental Health Technician in a psychiatric/substance abuse setting
Three (3) years’ experience as a nursing/patient care assistant with specialized training and experience in crisis management prevention in a hospital setting.

LICENSES AND CERTIFICATIONS
Required

BLS - Basic Life Support or Instructor (AHA) - American Heart Association and
NVCRISIS - Nonviolent Crisis Intervention or Instructor (CPI) - Crisis Prevention Institute within 30 days

KNOWLEDGE AND ABILITIES

Demonstrates the skills and competencies necessary to safely perform the assigned job, determined through on-going skills, competency assessments, and performance evaluations
Sufficient proficiency in speaking, reading, and writing the English language necessary to perform the essential functions of this job, especially with regard to activities impacting patient or employee safety or security
Ability to effectively communicate with patients, physicians, family members and co-workers in a manner consistent with a customer service focus and application of positive language principles
Demonstrates knowledge of court processes for detaining patients
Progression towards organizational and problem solving skills as evidenced by capacity to prioritize multiple tasks and role components
Progression towards demonstrating time management skills
Ability to progress towards independence and exercise judgment in interactions with physicians, interprofessional care team, patients and their families
Demonstrates ability to access information both in the department and within the hospital system to support the department and interprofessional health care team as appropriate

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

PEOPLE ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

Interacts with peers, staff and visitors in a supportive and respectful manner. Encourages open communication to achieve mutual understanding. Communication to promote both work efforts and problem resolution is clear and professional.
Collaborates with all members of the interprofessional care team by actively communicating and reporting pertinent patient care information and data in a comprehensive manner.
Demonstrates teamwork by responding positively to requests for assistance to obtain optimal department results. Collaborates to foster healthy relationships in the work environment. Works well with others to make contributions to the work effort as a whole and facilitates problem resolution.

SERVICE ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

Follows the patient and family-centered care standards, as directed by registered nurse. Performs treatments, activities and procedures in accordance with established policies and procedures and reports observations and patient problems to the registered nurse.
Offers assistance to physicians, patients, visitors and staff as appropriate using progressive knowledge and appropriate use of hospital database such as EPIC. Ability to access information both in the department and within the hospital system to support the department and interprofessional care team as appropriate.
Assists with maintaining and cleaning of equipment and stocking supplies as established on assigned unit. Assists with positioning and transporting of patients.
Utilizes progressive skills through peer-to-peer accountability towards improving department score for patient satisfaction on unit-based scorecard.

QUALITY/SAFETY ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

Accurately records all aspects of care administered in the patient medical record according to established procedures. Maintains processes and updates patient records, assuring all forms are properly identified with the patient's name and contents are filed correctly.
Organizes the work flow, problem-solves and manages multiple ongoing priorities, with minimal supervision. Inputs errors promptly into the patient safety reporting system to improve processes and identify trends.
Demonstrates progressive skills towards meeting quality and safety targets on unit-based scorecard through peer-to-peer accountability, focusing on the task at hand and reporting near misses.

FINANCE ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

Self-motivated to independently manage time effectively and prioritize daily tasks. Uses resources effectively and efficiently.
Progressively contributes towards meeting department financial targets on unit-based scorecard through timely documentation of care, minimizing incidental overtime, optimizing efficiency and other areas according to departmental specifications.

GROWTH/INNOVATION ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

Participates in department projects and shared governance activities.
Seeks guidance and validation of knowledge base, skill level and decision making as necessary, especially in areas of question, from preceptor and assigned licensed personnel

SUPPLEMENTAL REQUIREMENTS

WORK ATTIRE

- Uniform: No
- Scrubs: Yes
- Business professional: No
- Other (department approved): No

ON-CALL*

- Note that employees may be required to be on-call during emergencies (ie. Disaster, Severe Weather Events, etc) regardless of selection below.
- On Call* No

TRAVEL**

**Travel specifications may vary by department**

- May require travel within the Houston Metropolitan area Yes
- May require travel outside Houston Metropolitan area Yes

QUALIFICATIONS

EDUCATION

High School diploma or equivalent education (examples include: GED, verification of homeschool equivalency, partial or full completion of post-secondary education, etc.)

EXPERIENCE

One (1) year of previous experience as a Mental Health Technician in a psychiatric/substance abuse setting
Three (3) years’ experience as a nursing/patient care assistant with specialized training and experience in crisis management prevention in a hospital setting.

LICENSES AND CERTIFICATIONS
Required

BLS - Basic Life Support or Instructor (AHA) - American Heart Association and

Company Profile:

Houston Methodist West Hospital is committed to leading medicine in West Houston, Katy and surrounding communities by delivering the Houston Methodist standard of exceptional safety, quality, service and innovation. The growing campus offers access to the most innovative medical and surgical care available, including cardiology and cardiovascular surgery; neurology and neurosurgery; comprehensive cancer care; orthopedics and sports medicine; gastroenterology; bariatrics; childbirth center with level III NICU; emergency care; and advanced imaging.

Houston Methodist is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

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