Mental Health Technician, 24/hr - General Adult Unit

About the role

McLean SouthEast (MSE) is a generalized inpatient psychiatric unit with a primary focus on the treatment of depression and anxiety, also caring for patients with OCD, bipolar disorder, personality disorders, and co‑occurring substance use disorders. The team provides patient‑centered care through therapeutic engagement, medication management, and behavioral interventions in a supportive, team‑based environment. This is a part‑time position: three 8‑hour shifts per week, with day and evening rotations; scheduling is flexible with no set weekly schedule.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct care to patients with psychiatric disorders to ensure their safety and well‑being.
• Support the maintenance of a therapeutic milieu.
• Assist with care and treatment of psychiatric, drug and alcohol patients.
• Advocate for patients who may be vulnerable or need additional support.
• Provide parent/family counseling, including Parent Management Training and Family Systems interventions.
• Adhere to guidelines for patients on special status (e.g., suicide, sexual abuse or AWOL precautions).
• Provide accurate information on shift‑to‑shift reports and remain on the unit while the incoming shift is in report.
• Think and act quickly and efficiently in emergencies.
• Display professional boundaries in relationships with patients at all times.
• Complete and file all required documentation in a timely manner.

Qualifications

Education: High School Diploma or Equivalent required (experience cannot be substituted for a degree).

Licenses and Credentials: Basic Life Support (BLS) Certification preferred; Nursing Assistant (LNA – New Hampshire) preferred.

Experience: 0‑1 year of related experience preferred.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Ability to work well collaboratively and independently.
• Ability to operate within Electronic Health Records (EHR) system.
• Ability to manage multiple, competing priorities successfully.
• Basic computer skills.
• Ability to work effectively with patients, other members of the health care team, facility personnel, and families/supportive others.
• Ability to give full attention to what other people are saying, taking time to understand points being made, asking questions as appropriate, and not interrupting at inappropriate times.
• Successful completion of CPI training required within 30 days of hire.

Physical Requirements

• Standing: Frequently (34‑66%)
• Walking: Frequently (34‑66%)
• Sitting: Occasionally (3‑33%)
• Lifting: Frequently (34‑66%) 35 lbs+ (with assisted device)
• Carrying: Frequently (34‑66%) 20‑35 lbs
• Pushing: Occasionally (3‑33%)
• Pulling: Occasionally (3‑33%)
• Climbing: Rarely (
• Balancing: Frequently (34‑66%)
• Stooping: Occasionally (3‑33%)
• Kneeling: Occasionally (3‑33%)
• Crouching: Occasionally (3‑33%)
• Crawling: Rarely (
• Reaching: Frequently (