Mental Health Tech / Van Driver

Job Description

Job Description

Overview

Signet Health is hiring for a full-time Mental Health Technician / Van Driver for our program at Jackson County Hospital in Edna, TX .

The Mental Health Tech / Van Driver is a key position that provides direct patient care, monitors patient's physical and emotional needs, and administratively supports the psychiatric program.

Responsibilities:

• Daily patient transportation
• Assists in maintaining medical records
• Monitors patient interactions and safety
• Provides clerical support
• Assists in patient data collection
• Provides patient information as a member of the interdisciplinary team

May include:

• Posting charges daily and entering census information
• Scheduling patients therapy and psychiatric appointments
• Answering telephone for program, screen calls, takes messages
• Processing mail and order program supplies

Responsibilities

The ideal candidate will possess:

• Minimum of a High School Diploma or equivalent.
• Experience in a psychiatric / chemical dependency facility.
• Clean driving record.
• Familiarity with medical and psychiatric terminology, helpful.
• Excellent verbal/written communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to built positive and respectful rapport with patients and families.
• Works well in a busy team environment.