Mental Health Technician / Driver

About the role

Mental Health Technician/Driver position at St. Joseph Health Burleson Hospital in Caldwell, TX, providing direct patient care, transportation services, and administrative support for the psychiatric program.

Responsibilities

• Provides patient transportation to and from the program
• Assists in maintaining medical records
• Performs admissions, insurance verification, and billing
• Monitors patient interactions and safety
• Provides clerical support
• Assists in patient data collection
• Provides patient information as a member of the interdisciplinary team
• Answers the telephone, screens calls, takes messages, and answers questions about the program
• Processes mail and orders program supplies
• Markets program with daily contacts

Requirements

• High School Diploma or equivalent
• 1+ years of work experience in a healthcare facility or personal care for senior adults preferred
• Clean driving record
• Familiarity with medical and psychiatric terminology
• Proficient in Excel and other Microsoft Office programs
• Excellent verbal/written communication and interpersonal skills
• Strong verbal and non-verbal communication skills to provide targeted therapeutic interventions with patients
• Ability to build positive and respectful rapport with patients, families, and coworkers
• Works well in a busy team environment