Mental Health Technician

Overview Signet Health is hiring for a PRN Mental Health Technician for our program at St. Joseph Health Burleson Hospital in Caldwell, TX. Note that this is NOT a remote position. PRN does not offer benefits. The Mental Health Technician is a key position that provides direct patient care, transportation services, monitors patients' physical and emotional needs, and administratively supports the psychiatric program. Essential Duties & 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, answers questions about the program Processes mail and ordering program supplies Markets program with daily contacts Requirements/Qualifications 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