Psychiatric Tech I

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Location: Houston , TX

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Join the Harris Health System Team!

About the Position: Harris Health System is seeking a compassionate and skilled Psychiatric Tech I to join our mental health team. As a Psychiatric Tech, you will play a critical role in supporting patients with mental health conditions. Your responsibilities will include assisting with daily activities, observing and reporting on patient behavior, ensuring a safe environment, and collaborating with healthcare professionals to deliver comprehensive care.

About Harris Health System: Harris Health is a nationally recognized health system comprising three teaching hospitals and an extensive network of ambulatory care centers serving the people of Harris County, Texas, since 1966. Staffed by the faculty, fellows, and residents from two nationally ranked medical schools, Baylor College of Medicine and The University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston (UTHealth), Harris Health is the first healthcare system in Houston to receive the prestigious National Committee for Quality Assurance (NCQA) designation for its network of patient-centered medical homes. Both LBJ and Ben Taub Hospitals earned the ANCC Magnet Designation in 2020.

Each year, Harris Health provides more than 1.8 million total outpatient visits through its more than 40 ambulatory care facilities. Additionally, Harris Health sees more than 177,000 emergency visits at its Level 1 and Level 3 trauma centers and 35,000 hospital admissions through its three hospitals: Ben Taub, LBJ, and Quentin Mease.

Requirements:

  • High school diploma or GED
  • Minimum of 1 year of experience in a psychiatric setting preferred
  • Strong communication and interpersonal skills
  • Ability to work effectively in a team-oriented environment

Benefits:

  • Day 1 Benefits - Benefits are available the first day of hire
  • $10k student loan repayment
  • Shift differentials (Evenings, Nights, Weekends, Holidays)
  • Medical, Dental, and Vision insurance
  • Flexible spending accounts (FSAs)
  • Short- and Long-Term Disability insurance
  • Life insurance
  • 401(k) retirement plan
  • Employee assistance program
  • Subsidized parking
  • Credit union
  • Employee disaster relief
  • Tuition Reimbursement - After 6 months of employment

Apply today to join our dedicated team and contribute to excellent patient care at Harris Health System!