Mental Health Technician - Acute Psych Adult - Mount Pleasant, TX
- BLS
How this pay compares
This posting does not state an hourly rate. Open behavioral health technician jobs in Texas post a median of $22 an hour, the middle half $16.01–$22, across 17 jobs that state their pay. Behavioral health technicians employed in Texas earn a median of $19.22 an hour (source: BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, opens in a new tab), according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics (May 2025) (source: BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, opens in a new tab).
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About the job
Summary
Facilitates the maintenance of the therapeutic environment in the psychiatric unit and assists patients with daily living activities. Establishes a therapeutic relationship with assigned patients. Takes vital signs, weighs patients, and collects routine specimens. Attends and participates in group therapy, in-service education, and staff meetings
Responsibilities
- Under the direction of a licensed nurse, performs various service related activities in support of patient care and the patient care unit
- Responsible for direct and indirect care to assigned patients primarily focusing on hygiene activities of daily living, vital signs and recreational activities
Requirements
- High School Diploma
- BLS
Work Schedule:
7PM - 7AM
Work Type:
Per Diem As Needed
From CHRISTUS Health's job posting, checked Oct 29, 2026. The employer's own page is the final word on requirements and availability.
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About CHRISTUS Health
CHRISTUS Health is a Catholic health system with hospitals and clinics in Texas, Louisiana and New Mexico.
Based in Irving, TXHires in Texas, Louisiana, New MexicoPay on its listings: 0.8% of its open jobs state an hourly rate
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