Mental Health Technician - Acute Adult Care - Full time Nights
Methodist Health System (Dallas)Richardson, TexasFull timePosted 1w agoStill open, checked every night- Magnet hospital
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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 $21–$22, across 30 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), according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics (May 2025) (source: BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics).
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Workplace injuries
Methodist Richardson Medical Center in RICHARDSON reported 80 work injuries and illnesses to OSHA for 2025 over 3,435,184 hours worked: 4.7 per 100 full-time workers, against 5.0 per 100 full-time workers at hospitals, general medical and surgicalnationwide. This is the employer's own report. Workplace injuries by employer.
Medicare rating of Methodist Richardson Medical Center
Medicare gives Methodist Richardson Medical Center 4 of 5 stars (Jul 2026; Texas's hospitals average 3.4). 78% of its patients said their nurses always communicated well (the middle US hospital: 79%). Patients' ratings of their care, not employees' of the job. Its other hospitals · Texas hospitals by rating.
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- Applicant demand per open job on this site (1.00x is the average job): Index 0.63x · Clicks 35
- How often these jobs state their pay: Jobs stating any pay 63.7% · Stating an hourly rate 46.0%
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About the job
Hours of Work
36.00
Days Of Week
3
Work Shift
12X3 Night (United States of America)
Job Description
Job Purpose
- The Mental Health Technician provides direct support to patients receiving psychiatric or behavioral health care, working under the supervision of nursing and clinical staff.
- Monitors patient safety and behavior, assists with activities of daily living and helps implement individualized treatment plans.
Job Requirements:
Education
- High School diploma or equivalent - required
Licenses and/or Certifications
- Requires - A Basic Life Support (BLS) Certification, American Heart Association
- Satori Alternatives to Managing Aggression (SAMA) certification within first week of hire
Work Experience
- Requires - 2 years’ experience in mental health related field with direct patient care responsibilities
Methodist Richardson Medical Center is a 443-bed, full-service, acute care hospital that serves Richardson, Garland, Plano, and surrounding areas in Dallas and Collin counties. We are a Certified Comprehensive Stroke Center as well as the nation’s first hospital to receive The Joint Commission’s Gold Seal of Approval ® for Pancreatic/Hepatic/Biliary Cancer Certification. We also provide services at Methodist Richardson Medical Center – Campus for Continuing Care, which include a behavioral health and addiction recovery unit, inpatient rehabilitation, long-term acute care, and more. We strive to have a diverse workforce that reflects the communities we serve and welcomes the skills and talents of all groups. Our reputation as an award-winning employer shows in the distinctions we’ve earned
Magnet®-designated hospital
150 Top Places to Work in Healthcare by Becker’s Hospital Review , 2023
From Methodist Health System (Dallas)'s job posting, checked 9 Nov 2026. The employer's own page is the final word on requirements and availability.
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About Methodist Health System (Dallas)
Faith-based health system based in Dallas, with 13 (source: Methodist Health System, About Methodist Health System) hospitals through ownership and affiliation and more than 2,500 (source: Methodist Health System, About Methodist Health System) physicians on its medical staff, serving North Texas. Source: Methodist Health System, About Methodist Health System
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