Enterhealth - Van Alstyne, TX
posted 19 days ago
Full-time - Entry Level
Van Alstyne, TX
Nursing and Residential Care Facilities
About the position
The Mental Health Technician (MHT) at Enterhealth plays a crucial role in supporting the collaborative care team and patients within a safe and professional environment conducive to recovery. The MHT is responsible for assisting patients with daily activities, ensuring safety, and maintaining compliance with policies and procedures as outlined by Enterhealth and the Texas Department of State Health Services.
Responsibilities
- Promote a safe and secure environment for the delivery of care.
- Monitor environmental and campus safety, reporting concerns as necessary.
- Ensure clients and facility are free of alcohol, drugs, and contraband through searches.
- Complete required documentation and notify management of contraband or illegal items.
- Support clinical staff and maintain client contact, providing support during stressful times.
- De-escalate situations as required.
- Assist in facilitating the treatment milieu to motivate clients towards recovery.
- Monitor clients and ensure attendance at scheduled activities.
- Communicate pertinent clinical information to the treatment team.
- Complete assigned shift duties and responsibilities as directed by the Director of Nursing.
- Interact with clients and families in an advocacy role.
- Administer 'Lost & Found' items according to policy.
- Document and report accurately as required.
- Answer telephones and use the paging system appropriately.
- Accept assignments to various activities as needed based on census.
- Participate in emergency codes to protect staff and clients.
- Participate in team meetings and Quality Improvement initiatives.
- Safely transport clients as assigned.
- Assist nursing personnel in collecting lab specimens according to policy.
- Monitor client attendance at community group sessions and document accordingly.
- Conduct hourly rounds to monitor client whereabouts, especially for detox clients.
- Assist clients with Activities of Daily Living (ADLs) as required.
- Monitor client valuables and document possession accurately.
- Ensure campus common areas are kept clean and presentable.
- Provide continuous client care, supervision, interaction, and role modeling.
Requirements
- High School Diploma or GED required.
- Some college education or Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) preferred.
- 0-2 years of experience in chemical dependency or mental health technician roles.
- Strong communication skills, both written and verbal.
- Valid driver's license required.
Nice-to-haves
- Experience in crisis stabilization, chemical dependency, or mental illness.
Benefits
- Health insurance
- Dental insurance
- Vision insurance
- 401(k)
- AD&D insurance
