Requisition Number: 2022-4075
Type of Position: Part Time - Full Time
Location: Port Lavaca, TX
Overview
We are hiring for a Mental Health Technician for our program in Port Lavaca, Texas.
The Mental Health Tech is a key position that provides direct patient care, monitors patient's physical and emotional needs, and administratively supports the psychiatric program.
Primary Responsibilities:
- Assist in maintaining medical records.
- Monitor patient interactions and safety.
- Provide clerical support.
- Assist in patient data collection.
- Provide patient information as a member of the interdisciplinary team
- Utilize knowledge of verbal and non-verbal communication skills to provide targeted therapeutic interventions with patients.
- Daily transporting of patients.
May include:
- Posting charges daily and entering census information.
- Scheduling patients' therapy and psychiatric appointments.
- Answering phone for program - screen calls, take messages.
- Processing mail and order program supplies.
- Assisting patients with some ADL’s with toileting needs.
- Verify insurance.
WEEKDAY HOURS - FULL TIME
Requirements/Qualifications
The ideal candidate will possess:
- Minimum of a High School Diploma or equivalent.
- 1+ years of work experience in a psychiatric / chemical dependency facility.
- Familiarity with medical and psychiatric terminology.
- Excellent verbal/written communication and interpersonal skills.
- Ability to build positive and respectful rapport with patients and families.
- Works well in a busy team environment.
Hospital/Program Description
Memorial Medical Center is a full service medical facility with 25 patient beds, 18 doctors on staff and over 200 employees. The hospital is located in Port Lavaca- a small coastal community with beautiful beaches along the Gulf Coast. The area offers excellent fishing and a quiet, family-friendly environment in a population of approximately 12,000. With Houston, San Antonio, and Corpus Christi, all within a few hours away, the area is not far from the fast pace of big cities.