Senior Mental Health Tech (Float)

UT Southwestern Medical Center
Dallas, TX
Category Healthcare
Job Description
Role Overview

Join our team and help launch the first state psychiatric hospital in Dallas-Fort Worth, where innovative caregivers will make a lasting impact on behavioral health in Texas. As employees of UT Southwestern, team members will join a world-class academic medical center committed to patient-centered care, innovation, interdisciplinary collaboration, and preparing patients for successful reintegration into their families and communities.

What You Will Do

Provides experienced behavioral health patient care and support under the direction of nursing staff throughout assigned areas of the Behavioral Health Center. Serves as a patient care resource and is expected to work effectively across multiple units and patient populations through scheduled assignments and rotations while maintaining continuity of care and supporting unit operations.

Why It Might Be a Fit

With competitive benefits and a mission-driven culture, Texas Behavioral Health Center offers an unparalleled opportunity to make a lasting impact on mental health care in North Texas.

Requirements

  • High School Diploma or equivalent
  • 2 years of behavioral health, psychiatric, or directly related patient-care experience
  • BLS (BASIC LIFE SUPPORT) course accredited by the American Heart Association (AHA) or American Red Cross (ARC)
  • CPI (CRISIS PREVENTION INSTITUT CER) training
  • Valid State of Texas Driver’s License

Benefits

  • PPO medical plan
  • 100% coverage for preventive healthcare
  • Paid Time Off
  • Retirement Programs through the Teacher Retirement System of Texas (TRS)
  • Paid Parental Leave Benefit
  • Wellness programs
  • Tuition Reimbursement
  • Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) Qualified Employer
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