Join our team and help launch the first state psychiatric hospital in Dallas-Fort Worth, where innovative caregivers will make a lasting impact on behavioral health in Texas.

The Texas Behavioral Health Center is a newly completed state-funded psychiatric hospital opening in Dallas’ Southwestern Medical District that is owned by the Texas Health and Human Services Commission (HHSC) and operated by UT Southwestern Medical Center.

When fully operational, the 505,000-square-foot facility will house 292 beds – 200 for adult patients and 92 for children and adolescents. As DFW’s first state-funded behavioral health hospital, it is designed to deliver state-of-the-art, patient-centered care in a modern and healing environment. The center provides comprehensive behavioral health treatment and features private patient rooms, abundant access to natural light and nature, and thoughtfully designed spaces that promote recovery. The hospital will also provide training to all behavioral health disciplines.

As employees of UT Southwestern, team members will join a world-class academic medical center committed to patient-centered care, innovation, interdisciplinary collaboration, and preparing patients for successful reintegration into their families and communities. With competitive benefits and a mission-driven culture, Texas Behavioral Health Center offers an unparalleled opportunity to make a lasting impact on mental health care in North Texas.
 

BENEFITS
UT Southwestern is proud to offer a competitive and comprehensive benefits package to eligible employees. Our benefits are designed to support your overall wellbeing, and include:

• PPO medical plan, available day one at no cost for full-time employee-only coverage
• 100% coverage for preventive healthcare-no copay
• Paid Time Off, available day one
• Retirement Programs through the Teacher Retirement System of Texas (TRS)
• Paid Parental Leave Benefit
• Wellness programs
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) Qualified Employer
• Learn more about these and other UTSW employee benefits!

EXPERIENCE AND EDUCATION

Required

• Experience
  Excellent customer service and strong communication skills 
   

Preferred

• Education
  High School Diploma Or equivalent 
   

• Experience
  Experience in commercial food service operation or other service-related work experience 
   

JOB DUTIES

• Completes and maintains all job performance requirements and standards as outlined in the Career Ladder Program and Position Time and Duties.
• Maintains all standards as required in the Disciplinary Points Section of the Career Ladder Program.
• Performs established procedures in the preparation of equipment and food for the patient tray line.
• Serves on patient tray assembly line in assigned position according to established schedule, time, and duties.
• Delivers and picks up patient tray carts on each floor according to established policies and procedures.
• Delivers late trays in a timely manner.
• Participates in breaking down tray line and cleaning as outlined in time and duties. Collects, processes, and disposes of trash from patient tray line and dishroom.
• Performs ware washing procedures for patient and cafe trays. Sorts, sacks, and returns flatware, china and trays to proper location for next meal.
• Participates in educational programs and in-service meetings. Attends meetings as required.
• Alerts supervisor of any issues with patients, equipment, or food.
• Monitors and documents equipment temperatures according to established procedures, time and duties.
• Assures patient safety by verifying patient’s name and room number on menu. Alerts Nursing Services if the menu and name on the door do not correspond.

SECURITY AND EEO STATEMENT

Security
This position is security-sensitive and subject to Texas Education Code 51.215, which authorizes UT Southwestern to obtain criminal history record information.

EEO
UT Southwestern Medical Center is committed to an educational and working environment that provides equal opportunity to all members of the University community. As an equal opportunity employer, UT Southwestern prohibits unlawful discrimination, including discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, disability, genetic information, citizenship status, or veteran status.