Mental Health Technician - Acute Adult Care - Full time Nights
- Location
- Richardson, Texas
- Work mode
- On-site
- Employment type
- Full-time
About the job
Hours of Work : 36.00 Days Of Week : 3 Work Shift : 12X3 Night (United States of America) Job Description : Job Purpose
- The Mental Health Technician provides direct support to patients receiving psychiatric or behavioral health care, working under the supervision of nursing and clinical staff.
- Monitors patient safety and behavior, assists with activities of daily living and helps implement individualized treatment plans.
Job Requirements:
Education:
- High School diploma or equivalent - required
Licenses and/or Certifications:
- Requires - A Basic Life Support (BLS) Certification, American Heart Association
- Satori Alternatives to Managing Aggression (SAMA) certification within first week of hire
Work Experience:
- Requires - 2 years’ experience in mental health related field with direct patient care responsibilities
Methodist Richardson Medical Center is a 443-bed, full-service, acute care hospital that serves Richardson, Garland, Plano, and surrounding areas in Dallas and Collin counties. We are a Certified Comprehensive Stroke Center as well as the nation’s first hospital to receive The Joint Commission’s Gold Seal of Approval ® for Pancreatic/Hepatic/Biliary Cancer Certification. We also provide services at Methodist Richardson Medical Center – Campus for Continuing Care, which include a behavioral health and addiction recovery unit, inpatient rehabilitation, long-term acute care, and more. We strive to have a diverse workforce that reflects the communities we serve and welcomes the skills and talents of all groups. Our reputation as an award-winning employer shows in the distinctions we’ve earned:
- Magnet®-designated hospital
- 150 Top Places to Work in Healthcare by Becker’s Hospital Review , 2023
- Top 10 Military Friendly® Employer, Gold Designation, 2023
- Top 10 Military Spouse Friendly® Employer, 2023
- Level III Neonatal Intensive Care Unit
- Level III Trauma Center
From 600 Methodist Richardson Medical Center's careers page (Workday), checked 30 Oct 2026.
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Posted 29 Oct 2026 · checked 30 Oct 2026 · Report this job