Mental Health Tech. (Intake Department)
Perimeter Healthcare Careers
Date: 2 weeks ago
City: Arlington, TX
Contract type: Full time
Perimeter Behavioral of Arlington has a great opportunity for full-time Mental Health Technicians to assist in the A&R (Intake) department.We are seeking individuals who are committed to improving our patient’s lives by using a patient centered, collaborative approach to providing high quality of care.
Perimeter Behavioral Hospital of Arlington is conveniently located in Arlington Texas and is a psychiatric children’s hospital providing inpatient programs for children and adolescents. We are committed to providing hope and transforming the lives of children in our community. If you would like to join our professional team, then apply today.
Our A&R Mental Health Technician responsibilities include some of the following:
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We are committed to providing an environment of diversity and inclusion where equal opportunities are available to all applicants and fellow employees. Perimeter Behavioral Health is an equal opportunity employer regarding all recruitment, training, and selection process within the company regarding race, color, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, pregnancy, and gender identity, genetic information, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws.
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Perimeter Behavioral Hospital of Arlington is conveniently located in Arlington Texas and is a psychiatric children’s hospital providing inpatient programs for children and adolescents. We are committed to providing hope and transforming the lives of children in our community. If you would like to join our professional team, then apply today.
Our A&R Mental Health Technician responsibilities include some of the following:
- Care for our patients daily by obtaining vital signs, assessing their behavior, escorting them, and interacting with them continuously throughout the shift
- Conduct direct observation rounds during assigned shift and document patient’s behavior
- Maintain a therapeutic and appropriate relationship adhering to staff/patient boundaries
- Carry out patient pat-down/contraband search of patient and their belongings
- Inventory patients’ belongings at moment of intake assessment.
- Take and record vital signs and report abnormalities to Charge Nurse
- Assist patientswith verbal de-escalation when they are agitated
- Provide a safe, clean, and therapeutic environment
- Identify patients at risk and implement procedures to monitor and reduce at risk factors
- High School Degree or equivalent preferred.Degree from an accredited college or university in social work, recreational therapy or appropriate therapeutic discipline preferred
- At least one (1) year of related experience in psychiatric or behavioral health strongly preferred
- Psychiatric Technician: 1 year (preferred)
- Additional Requirements: Successful completion of BLS and Handle with Care training within 30 days of employment, and prior to assisting in restraining procedures
- Earn weekday and weekend night shift differential!
- Service excellence and fulfilling work environment
- 401(k) plan and company match
- Health Insurance
- Dental Insurance
- Vision Insurance
- Life Insurance
- Paid Time Off
- Supplemental Insurance Plans Available
EEO
We are committed to providing an environment of diversity and inclusion where equal opportunities are available to all applicants and fellow employees. Perimeter Behavioral Health is an equal opportunity employer regarding all recruitment, training, and selection process within the company regarding race, color, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, pregnancy, and gender identity, genetic information, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws.
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