Mental Health Tech - Admissions (PM)

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

• 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 maintain a safe, structured, and supportive environment.
• Knowledge of therapeutic activities and their impact on emotional and mental wellness.

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

• 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!

Schedule

• Full-time schedule: Sun 7p-5a, Wed 7p-5a, Fri 7p-5a, Sat 7p-5a.