Mental Health Tech/Admissions

About the role

We are seeking dedicated Mental Health Technicians to join our team and support individuals receiving behavioral health treatment in an inpatient setting. Under close supervision, this role plays a key part in delivering both direct and indirect care to patients in need of behavioral health support.

Responsibilities

• Provide Direct and Indirect Care: Support patients individually and in groups within an inpatient behavioral health setting.
• Ensure Safety and Well-Being: Participate in de-escalation strategies and help ensure a safe environment that meets patients’ physical and emotional needs.
• Serve as a Role Model: Demonstrate effective problem-solving, decision-making, communication, and coping skills.
• Assist with Therapeutic Activities: Facilitate or support recreational, educational, and therapeutic activities that enhance emotional and mental wellness.

Requirements

• Level I: No education or experience required.
• Level II: One year of behavioral health patient care experience required.
• Possesses a strong commitment to patient well-being and safety.
• Must believe that recovery is possible!

Qualifications

• Upon a conditional offer of employment, Department of Mental Health and Substance Abuse Services applicants must submit to a physical examination and shall meet the physical examination requirements of occasionally lifting/carrying 50 pounds and able to push and pull a maximum force of 25 pounds.
• Applicants must be willing and able to fulfill any job-related travel normally associated with this position and as such have a valid driver’s license.

Skills

• Effective problem-solving, decision-making, communication, and coping skills.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced, high-stress environment.
• Strong interpersonal and relationship-building skills.

Benefits

• Generous Benefits: Great health insurance plus a generous benefits allowance.
• Comprehensive Health Coverage: A wide choice of health insurance plans with no pre-existing condition exclusions.
• Flexible Spending Accounts: Options for healthcare and dependent care expenses.
• Amples Time Off: 11 paid holidays, 15 days of vacation, and 15 days of sick leave in the first year.
• Retail Savings Plan: With a generous company match to help secure your future.
• Employee Assistance Program: Support when you need it.
• Longevity Bonuses: For years of dedicated service.
• Training Opportunities: Continuous learning and development for CEU requirements.

Pay

• 8 Hour Shifts Available: (7am-5pm Sunday, Monday, Tuesday, and Wednesday)
• Hourly Rates: Level I: $14.10 hourly, Level II: $15.28 hourly
• Potential to earn extra $$: Extra $.50/hour for working evenings and nights, Extra $.75/hour for working weekends and holiday
• Mental Health Technicians also receive an extra $1 per hour shift pay, for any shift worked!
• That can be stacked on top of the Evening/Weekend pay too.

Schedule

• Work Hours and Location May Vary Depending On Business Necessity.
• Employees May Be Required To Work Weekends and Overtime.