Mental Health Technician jobs in El Paso, TX

Mental Health Technician observes and assists assigned mental health patients and helps with daily living activities, therapeutic activities, and socialization. Responsible for the overall maintenance of a therapeutic environment in the psychiatric unit and to ensure the safety of patents and staff. Being a Mental Health Technician attends and participates in group therapy, in-service education, and staff meetings. Records information about patients including vital signs, weight, and demeanor. Additionally, Mental Health Technician may communicate with patients family as needed. Typically requires an associate degree or equivalent. Typically reports to a registered nurse (rn) or other supervisor. The Mental Health Technician works under moderate supervision. Gaining or has attained full proficiency in a specific area of discipline. To be a Mental Health Technician typically requires 1-3 years of related experience. (Copyright 2024 Salary.com)

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Mental Health Technician
  • El Paso Behavioral Health System
  • El Paso, TX FULL_TIME
  • Responsibilities:

    One of the nation’s largest and most respected providers of hospital and healthcare services, Universal Health Services, Inc. has built an impressive record of achievement and performance. Growing steadily since its inception into an esteemed Fortune 500 corporation, annual revenues were $11.6 billion in 2020. In 2021, UHS was again recognized as one of the World’s Most Admired Companies by Fortune; in 2020, ranked #281 on the Fortune 500; and listed #330 in Forbes ranking of U.S.’ Largest Public Companies. Headquartered in King of Prussia, PA, UHS has 89,000 employees and through its subsidiaries operates 26 acute care hospitals, 334 behavioral health facilities, 39 outpatient facilities and ambulatory care access points, an insurance offering, a physician network and various related services located in 38 U.S. states, Washington, D.C., Puerto Rico and the United Kingdom.


    At UHS and all its subsidiaries, our Human Resources departments and recruiters are here to help prospective candidates by matching skillset and experience with the best possible career path at UHS and our subsidiaries. We take pride in creating a highly efficient and best in class candidate experience. During the recruitment process, no recruiter or employee will request financial or personal information (Social Security Number, credit card or bank information, etc.) from you via email. Additionally, recruiters will not email you from a public webmail client like Hotmail, Gmail, Yahoo Mail, etc. If you are suspicious of a job posting or job-related email mentioning UHS or its subsidiaries, let us know by contacting our Compliance Hotline at: https://uhs.alertline.com or 1-800-852- 3449.


    El Paso Behavioral Health System
    is a private 167-bed psychiatric hospital located in El Paso, Texas, specializing in mental health and chemical dependency care. We provide a wide range of services and programs that offer evidence-based treatment proven to have positive outcomes for our patients. Our inpatient and day hospital, or outpatient, services offer supportive and compassionate care through specialty programs that are tailored to meet the needs of our patients.

    For more information about El Paso Behavioral Health System, please visit our website at https://elpasobh.com
    Qualifications:
    Night Schedules

    POSITION SUMMARY
    The Mental Health Technician (MHT) functions as an active part of the treatment team, providing continuous patient care, supervision, interaction, and role modeling to patients ranging in age from five years of age through geriatrics depending on which unit worked. MHTs work under the direction of a Registered Nurse.

    QUALIFICATIONS
    Education: High School Degree or equivalent; or Certified Nursing Assistant preferred;
    Degree from an accredited college or university in social work, recreational therapy, or appropriate therapeutic discipline.
    Experience: Two (2) years of related experience, with knowledge of psychiatric patient care techniques with an understanding of mental illness, preferred.
    Additional Requirements: Successful completion of Handle With Care Training within 90 days of employment and prior to assisting with restraining procedures. May be required to work overtime. Some holidays and weekends are required. Must have current CPR Certification.


    If you would like to learn more about this position before applying, please contact Natalia Guerra, Human Resources Generalist, at natalia.guerra@uhsinc.com and by phone at (915) 544-4000.


    UHS is a registered trademark of UHS of Delaware, Inc., the management company for Universal Health Services, Inc. and a wholly-owned subsidiary of Universal Health Services, Inc. Universal Health Services, Inc. is a holding company and operates through its subsidiaries including its management company, UHS of Delaware, Inc. All healthcare and management operations are conducted by subsidiaries of Universal Health Services, Inc. To the extent any reference to “UHS or UHS facilities” on this website including any statements, articles or other publications contained herein relates to our healthcare or management operations it is referring to Universal Health Services’ subsidiaries including UHS of Delaware. Further, the terms “we,” “us,” “our” or “the company” in such context similarly refer to the operations of Universal Health Services’ subsidiaries including UHS of Delaware. Any employment referenced in this website is not with Universal Health Services, Inc. but solely with one of its subsidiaries including but not limited to UHS of Delaware, Inc.

    UHS is not accepting unsolicited assistance from search firms for this employment opportunity. Please, no phone calls or emails. All resumes submitted by search firms to any employee at UHS via- email, the Internet or in any form and/or method without a valid written search agreement in place for this position will be deemed the sole property of UHS. No fee will be paid in the event the candidate is hired by UHS as a result of the referral or through other means.

    EEO Statement

    All UHS subsidiaries are committed to providing an environment of mutual respect where equal employment opportunities are available to all applicants and teammates. UHS subsidiaries are equal opportunity employers and as such, openly support and fully commit to recruitment, selection, placement, promotion and compensation of individuals without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity, and sexual orientation), genetic information, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.

    We believe that diversity and inclusion among our teammates is critical to our success.

    Notice
    At UHS and all our subsidiaries, our Human Resources departments and recruiters are here to help prospective candidates by matching skillset and experience with the best possible career path at UHS and our subsidiaries. We take pride in creating a highly efficient and best in class candidate experience. During the recruitment process, no recruiter or employee will request financial or personal information (Social Security Number, credit card or bank information, etc.) from you via email. The recruiters will not email you from a public webmail client like Hotmail, Gmail, Yahoo Mail, etc. If you are suspicious of a job posting or job-related email mentioning UHS or its subsidiaries, let us know by contacting us at: https://uhs.alertline.com or 1-800-852-3449.
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Mental Health Tech - Driver
  • El Paso Behavioral Health System
  • El Paso, TX FULL_TIME
  • Responsibilities: One of the nation’s largest and most respected providers of hospital and healthcare services, Universal Health Services, Inc. has built an impressive record of achievement and perfor...
  • 22 Days Ago

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Mental Health Tech - Driver
  • UHS
  • El PASO, TX OTHER
  • Responsibilities One of the nation’s largest and most respected providers of hospital and healthcare services, Universal Health Services, Inc. has built an impressive record of achievement and perform...
  • 12 Days Ago

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Mental Health Counselor
  • Amanecer Community Counseling Center
  • Anthony, NM FULL_TIME
  • We are seeking a Licensed Mental Health Counselor/Licensed Masters Social Worker to join our team! You will provide recovery-oriented mental health services in a family and/or individual setting. Ment...
  • 26 Days Ago

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Remote Mental Health Therapist - Telehealth (Unrestricted License LCSW, LMFT, LPC)
  • Lyra Health
  • El Paso, TX FULL_TIME
  • About Lyra Lyra is transforming mental health care through technology with a human touch to help people feel emotionally healthy at work and at home. We work with industry leaders, such as Morgan Stan...
  • 1 Month Ago

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Mental Health Therapist - Telehealth (Unrestricted License LCSW, LMFT, LPC)
  • Lyra Health
  • El Paso, TX FULL_TIME
  • About Lyra Lyra is transforming mental health care through technology with a human touch to help people feel emotionally healthy at work and at home. We work with industry leaders, such as Morgan Stan...
  • 1 Month Ago

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LPN/LVN
  • UHS
  • El Paso, TX
  • Responsibilities One of the nation's largest and most respected providers of hospital and healthcare services, Universal...
  • 3/28/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Medical Screener - Reception Technician (Customer Service) (Bilingual English/Spanish)
  • Navytimes
  • El Paso, TX
  • Medical Screener - Reception Technician (Customer Service) (Bilingual English/Spanish) At a glance Location: US-TX-El Pa...
  • 3/28/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Supervisor Respiratory Therapy
  • HCA
  • El Paso, TX
  • Introduction Do you have the career opportunities as a(an) Supervisor Respiratory Therapy you want with your current emp...
  • 3/28/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Nurse Practitioner, HouseCalls - El Paso County, TX
  • UnitedHealth Group
  • El Paso, TX
  • $10,000 Sign-on Bonus for External Candidates Optum Home & Community Care, part of the UnitedHealth Group family of busi...
  • 3/28/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Phlebotomist
  • BPL Plasma
  • El Paso, TX
  • **Position** : Phlebotomist **Location** : El Paso, TX **Purpose** The Phlebotomist is responsible to perform venipunctu...
  • 3/28/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Travel Physical Therapist - $1,762 per week
  • PRN Healthcare
  • El Paso, TX
  • Supplemental Health Care is seeking a travel Physical Therapist for a travel job in El Paso, Texas. Job Description & Re...
  • 3/28/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Nuclear Medicine Technician II
  • Las Palmas Medical Center
  • El Paso, TX
  • Description Introduction Do you want to join an organization that invests in you as a(an) Nuclear Medicine Technician II...
  • 3/24/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Licensed Mental Health Professional (LMHC/LMFT/LCSW) - Sunland Park, NM (REMOTE) (Remote)
  • OptiMindHealth
  • Sunland Park, NM
  • Licensed Mental Health Professional (LCSW/LMFT/LMHC) 48K-65K/yr Position Requirement: Remote Full-Time and Part-time Pos...
  • 3/24/2024 12:00:00 AM

El Paso is located at the intersection of three states (Texas, New Mexico, and Chihuahua) and two countries (the U.S. and Mexico). It is the only major Texas city on Mountain Time. Ciudad Juarez used to be on Central Time, but both cities are now on Mountain Time. El Paso is closer to the capital cities of four other states - Phoenix, Arizona (345 miles away); Santa Fe, New Mexico, (273 miles away); Ciudad Chihuahua, Chihuahua, (218 miles away), and Hermosillo, Sonora (325 miles away) - than it is to the capital of its own state, Austin (528 miles away). It is closer to Los Angeles, California...
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Income Estimation for Mental Health Technician jobs
$30,874 to $38,859
El Paso, Texas area prices
were up 1.2% from a year ago

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