About this role
Hours of Work
36Days Of Week :
3Work Shift :
12X3 Day (United States of America)Job Description :
Job Purpose
- The Mental Health Technician provides direct support to patients receiving psychiatric or behavioral health care, working under the supervision of nursing and clinical staff.
Job Requirements
Education
- High School diploma or equivalent
Licenses and/or Certifications
- Basic Life Support (BLS) Certification, American Heart Association
- Satori Alternatives to Managing Aggression (SAMA) certification within first week of hire
Work Experience
- 2 years’ experience in mental health related field with direct patient care responsibilities
Methodist Richardson Medical Center is a 443-bed, full-service, acute care hospital that serves Richardson, Garland, Plano, and surrounding areas in Dallas and Collin counties. We are a Certified Comprehensive Stroke Center as well as the nation’s first hospital to receive The Joint Commission’s Gold Seal of Approval® for Pancreatic/Hepatic/Biliary Cancer Certification. We also provide services at Methodist Richardson Medical Center – Campus for Continuing Care, which include a behavioral health and addiction recovery unit, inpatient rehabilitation, long-term acute care, and more. We strive to have a diverse workforce that reflects the communities we serve and welcomes the skills and talents of all groups. Our reputation as an award-winning employer shows in the distinctions we’ve earned:
- Magnet®-designated hospital
- 150 Top Places to Work in Healthcare by Becker’s Hospital Review, 2023
- Top 10 Military Friendly® Employer, Gold Designation, 2023
- Top 10 Military Spouse Friendly® Employer, 2023
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