Mental Health Technician — Civilian and Military Units, Intake

Job overview

The Mental Health Technician — Civilian and Military Units, Intake role is onsite in San Antonio, TX. Compensation is not specified. The technician supports patient care across the hospital’s nursing and admissions/intake departments, including civilian and military units. The role contributes to treatment and safety by observing patients, communicating behavioral information to the treatment team, supporting therapeutic activities, and assisting with daily living and general nursing tasks under supervision.

What you'll do

• Contribute observations to treatment planning and shift reports
• monitor patient progress
• communicate with patients, families, and referral sources
• co-facilitate groups
• supervise patients for safety
• maintain documentation and a therapeutic environment
• orient new patients
• provide assigned nursing assistance under supervision
• assist with activities of daily living when consistent with the treatment plan.

What we're looking for

Skills & competencies

mental health technician

san antonio behavioral healthcare hospital

san antonio tx

civilian units

military units

admissions

intake

patient safety

treatment planning

therapeutic activities

day and night shifts

cpr certification

Work arrangement

• Weekend coverage required

Benefits & perks

• Health, vision, and dental insurance
• 401(k)
• healthcare and dependent care spending accounts
• paid time off with holiday premium pay
• life insurance
• short- and long-term disability.

Why this role

Full-time openings are listed in nursing and admissions/intake departments, with day and night shifts. High school, GED, or equivalent is preferred; CPR certification and Management of Assaultive Behavior training are required before patient-care responsibilities.

About the employer

San Antonio Behavioral Healthcare Hospital is hiring for this role. Industry: Psychiatric and Substance Abuse Hospitals. Sector: 62.