Mental Health Technician – 5 Orange Psych Unit – 36 hours per week (Day and Night Shifts Available)
Location: Dallas, TX
Job Number: 2100007Y
Category: Nursing
Posting Date: February 23, 2021
Responsibilities
UT Southwestern Medical Center has a great opportunity for a Mental Health Technician working in a busy fast-paced psych unit. Seeking candidates with behavioral health and/or Psych background as a Mental Health Technician and/or Patient Care Technician with a minimum of one year in an acute hospital setting.
The Department of Psychiatry at UT Southwestern Medical Center has provided high-quality mental health and substance abuse services for adults since 1943.
As part of one of the largest psychiatry programs in the country, our experienced psychiatrists, psychologists, therapists, and other care providers perform thorough assessments and offer the latest treatments for people who need inpatient and outpatient care.
This is an 18-bed inpatient psychiatric unit supported by active ECT and neuromodulation programs that serve both inpatients and outpatient.
Hours: Night Shift, 7p-7a with rotating weekends (every other Friday, Saturday, Sunday)
Come join our team!
Experience and Education
- High school diploma or equivalent.
- Current American Heart Association BLS is required.
- One year acute care inpatient hospital experience OR CNA with training from an accredited training program OR Completed the first semester of nursing clinicals.
- Must be able to read, write and communicate in English.
Job Duties
- Collects data including intake and output, weight, temperature, pulse, respirations, and blood pressure. Recognizes and reports values outside normal parameters to nurse. Demonstrates awareness of age-specific considerations in gathering assessments.
- Reports any changes in patient's condition or behavior to nurse. Seeks assistance and guidance as needed to ensure patient care is delivered in safe, high quality, and effective manner.
- Responds to patient requests for assistance.
- Performs basic hygiene care for assigned patients in accordance with Department of Nursing policies and procedures. Checks skin carefully during bath and reports anything abnormal to nurse.
- Makes frequent patient rounds to comfort, position, and provide toileting and hygiene care.
- Documents patient information.
- Transfers patients safely and in accordance with Department of Nursing policies and procedures with concern for age-specific considerations. Ensures patient is outfitted in robe and/or blankets and slippers.
- Welcomes new patient and patient's family. Alerts nurse of issues regarding patient and/or patient's family.
- Orients new staff and students to work areas.
- Assists others and/or provides additional amenities to patients and/or patients' families as needed. Attends at least 80% of scheduled staff meetings and 100% of mandatory educational sessions.
- Performs other duties as assigned.
Security
This position is security-sensitive and subject to Texas Education Code 51.215, which authorizes UT Southwestern to obtain criminal history record information
UT Southwestern Medical Center is committed to an educational and working environment that provides equal opportunity to all members of the University community. In accordance with federal and state law, the University prohibits unlawful discrimination, including harassment, on the basis of: race; color; religion; national origin; sex; including sexual harassment; age; disability; genetic information; citizenship status; and protected veteran status. In addition, it is UT Southwestern policy to prohibit discrimination on the basis of sexual orientation, gender identity, or gender expression.
Benefits
Health Benefits
- PPO and ACO Options
- 100% Coverage for Preventative Health − No Co-Pay
- Tobacco-Free Incentives
- Generous Prescription Drug Plan
- 3 Options for Dental Coverage
- 2 Options for Vision Coverage
- Abundance of Wellness and Employee Assistance Programs
Retirement Plan
(Eligibility varies by employment status)
- The Teacher Retirement System of Texas is a defined benefit plan with 5-year vesting
- Employee Contribution Max 7.7% of salary
- Employer Contribution Match up to 7.5% of salary
- Optional Retirement Program (ORP) defined contribution plan with 1 year, 1 day vesting
- Employee Contribution Max of 6.65% of salary
- Employer Contribution Match of 8.5% of salary
- Optional Tax-Sheltered Annuity
- Optional Deferred Compensation Plan
PTO Benefits
- 15 Paid Holidays, Eligible Day 1
- 8 Hours/Month Accrued Vacation
- 8 Hours/Month Accrued Sick Leave
Other Benefits
- On-Site Day Care
- Employee Discount Program
- Tuition Reimbursement Program
- Long-Term Disability Coverage
- Short-Term Disability Coverage
- Voluntary Group Life Coverage
- Accidental Death & Dismemberment Coverage
Nursing at UTSW
A Vision of Nursing Excellence
Explore the full range of clinical opportunities we offer to new and experienced nursing professionals.
At UT Southwestern, our 3,000+ nurses are known by their credo, “Excellence is our starting point … not our finish line.” Each day, our nurses deliver the outstanding patient care for which UTSW is known, while also contributing to innovative programs and important research that will benefit patients and create new opportunities for current and future nurses.
As a Magnet-designated institution, our nurses are at the forefront of their profession, dispensing care that is guided by four core values:
- Excellence
- Innovation
- Teamwork
- Compassion
Our nurses are committed to being national leaders among academic health centers and to continuous learning. It’s a journey of excellence at every step along the way.
Progressive, Inclusive Culture
Our nursing culture encompasses a progressive approach to shared governance that helps set the highest standards of nursing care. Here, at your pace, you can tap into our extensive educational and clinical resources as you develop and contribute to innovative programs in clinical practice, research, and education.
Everything starts with a focus on our patients and their families, providing them with personalized care, clinical excellence, and the utmost compassion.
This philosophy mirrors our collaborative team approach that’s fueled by trust, mutual respect, and a commitment to open communication among our physicians and nursing colleagues. We look for ways to leverage your strengths to create higher collective performance and achievements. These ideas help fuel the exceptional professional experience we offer to every member of our nursing team, which includes:
- A dynamic organizational culture driven by innovation and great care
- A dynamic organizational culture driven by innovation and great care
- Exceptional benefits – including a generous pension program
- Beautiful, state-of-the-art facilities
This position is security-sensitive and subject to Texas Education Code 51.215, which authorizes UT Southwestern to obtain criminal history record information.
Employee Testimonials
Heather DeGraffenreid
Heather DeGraffenreid
Assistant Nurse Manager
Assistant Nurse Manager
One of the reasons I stay at UT Southwestern is the teamwork and collaboration between multi-disciplinary teams. Each colleague has a voice and is heard out by all members of the team.
Minnie Armstrong, MSN, RN
Minnie Armstrong, MSN, RN
Assistant Nurse Manager
Assistant Nurse Manager
I truly love that UT Southwestern is a place where the nurse’s voice is heard. The people also make it a great place to work.
Shari Ann Dino-Vu
Shari Ann Dino-Vu
Nurse Manager
Nurse Manager
I love the people! From upper leadership to EVS staff, everyone will help with anything you need. I love that we are a major teaching hospital. We are always at the forefront of innovation and research.
