Mental Health Technician MHT Nights

Mental Health Technician (MHT) – Full Time

Location:

Abilene, TX

Salary: $3,649.83 – $4,594.50 per month

At Oceans Behavioral Hospital Abilene, healing is our focus. We are passionate about helping adolescents, adults and seniors manage the challenges associated with anxiety, depression and other mental health issues. Utilizing proven, innovative, and progressive therapies, our qualified professionals strive to promote long-term wellness through inpatient and outpatient psychiatric counseling and treatment options.

• Medical, Dental, Vision Coverage (Multiple Plan Options) – Eligible first of the month after 30 days.
• 401(k) Retirement Savings Plan with Discretionary Company Match.
• Tuition Reimbursement.
• Daily Pay.
• Paid Time Off.
• Competitive Market Compensation.
• Short Term Disability.
• Long Term Disability.
• Life Insurance.
• Employee Assistance Program.

• Adhere to professional standards, follow policies and procedures, and abide by federal, state, local requirements, and Joint Commission standards.
• Effectively apply supportive behavior when assisting in the control of patients who exhibit unacceptable behavior, employing de‑escalation and therapeutic interventions as needed.
• Inventory patient belongings accurately and secure contraband as needed; complete unit safety checks.
• Comply with standard/universal precautions and infection control policies, and attend required in‑services to remain informed.
• Implement patient care activities under the direction and supervision of licensed nursing personnel; perform vital signs, weights, ADLs, intake & output documentation, nutritional monitoring, and communicate findings to the nurse. Ensure patients receive appropriate diet by reviewing restrictions, allergies, and preferences.
• Assist patients with laundry, meals, bathroom functions, and maintaining belongings; provide assistance to at risk or physically challenged patients with mobility needs as needed.
• Individualize all patient care activities to the age‑specific, disability, cultural sensitivity needs of the patient.
• Communicate and document patient observations and dates effectively in the patient record; document patient departure from unit with 100% accuracy and within defined time‑lines. Document significant occurrences, observed behavior, vital signs, nutrition intake, and patient observation findings on assigned patients as requested by the registered nurse with 100% accuracy and within defined time‑lines.
• Communicate outcomes of assigned tasks to nursing staff in a timely manner; communicate follow‑up on patient care responsibilities, incomplete assignments, ongoing activities, and current patient needs to relevant staff to assure continuity of care.
• Perform other duties and projects as assigned.

High school graduate or equivalent with CNA certification or at least 6 months of prior bedside, direct patient care experience in a healthcare setting is required.

• Ability to read, write, and follow verbal and written instructions.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Work well with diverse populations.
• Utilize age, disability, and cultural specific knowledge to communicate effectively with specialized populations.
• Maintain good physical and mental health, evidenced by a warm, empathetic attitude, respect for dignity, worth, and potentiality of clients, and a strong sense of personal integrity.
• Work under close supervision.
• Successfully complete CPR certification and an Oceans‑approved behavioral de‑escalation program.