Mental Health Tech
Company: OakBend Medical Center
Role summary
Mental Health Tech is a part-time role at OakBend Medical Center in Richmond, Texas, United States (on-site). Posted 2026-09-01. Experience level: 0-2. No degree required.
- Job title
- Mental Health Tech
- Company
- OakBend Medical Center
- Location
- Richmond, Texas, United States
- Work arrangement
- on-site
- Employment type
- part-time
- Category
- Healthcare Support
- Experience level
- 0-2
- Degree required
- No
- Date posted
- 2026-09-01
This part-time role is a fantastic opportunity to get your foot in the door in the healthcare field without needing a degree! You'll be supporting patients and the care team, making a real difference while gaining valuable experience. It's a great way to start a new career path in a supportive environment.
Job description
Responsibilities
Under the general supervision of the Clinical Nursing Leader and the direct supervision of a Registered Nurse the Mental Health Tech provides patient observation and monitoring. These activities are carried out according to hospital policy, the hospital mission statement, and the philosophy of the Department of Nursing.
Qualifications
MINIMUM EDUCATION:
High school graduate or equivalent; relevant experience in lieu of High School Diploma/GED education will be considered.
MINIMUM WORK EXPERIENCE:
Experience in an accredited healthcare facility with mental health patients preferred.
REQUIRED LICENSES/CERTIFICATIONS:
Basic Life Support (BLS) certification through the American Heart Association. De-Escalation training within 90 days of hire.
REQUIRED SKILLS, KNOWLEDGE, AND ABILITIES:
Accepts assigned responsibilities as an accountable member of the health care team. Proficient with data entry/computer skills for care documentation.
ABOUT OAKBEND:
OakBend Medical Center is an independent hospital providing exceptional and compassionate care to patients and the community since 1950. The OakBend family consists of outstanding team members caring for the community at three hospitals and many specialty centers. OakBend’s services and programs include its signature No Wait ER, an advanced trauma center, certified stroke program, hospital air ambulance services and a hospital-based skilled nursing facility. We remain committed to providing a rewarding environment to our team members, to providing necessary services to the community and to developing the best methods to care for our patients, ensuring a healthy future for generations.