Lead Mental Health Technician - Nights - Full time
About the role
The Mental Health Technician provides direct support to patients receiving psychiatric or behavioral health care, working under the supervision of nursing and clinical staff. Methodist Richardson Medical Center is a 443‑bed, full‑service acute care hospital serving Richardson, Garland, Plano, and surrounding areas in Dallas and Collin counties. It is a Certified Comprehensive Stroke Center and the nation’s first hospital to receive The Joint Commission’s Gold Seal of Approval® for Pancreatic/Hepatic/Biliary Cancer Certification. The campus also includes a behavioral health and addiction recovery unit, inpatient rehabilitation, long‑term acute care, and more.
Responsibilities
- Monitors patient safety and behavior
- Assists with activities of daily living
- Helps implement individualized treatment plans
Requirements
- Education: High School diploma or equivalent
- Licenses and/or Certifications: Basic Life Support (BLS) Certification; Satori Alternatives to Managing Aggression (SAMA) certification required within the first week of hire
- Work Experience: 2 years’ experience in a mental health‑related field with direct patient care responsibilities
Schedule
Hours of Work: 36 hours per week; Days of Week: 12x3 (12‑hour shifts, 3 days per week)