Mental Health Technician

Mental Health Technician

Job Role
Adams Clinical is seeking applicants for the Mental Health Technician role within our inpatient research facility at our Watertown location.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide therapeutic interaction and manage behavioral changes using verbal de-escalation.
• Review handoff reports and prepare detailed shift documentation.
• Confirm unit transitions, assessments, and research visits.
• Conduct wellness checks every 15 minutes and ensure proper documentation.
• Supervise smoke breaks, assist with meals (especially weekends), and evening hygiene routines.
• Support or co-facilitate scheduled activities.
• Monitor, assist, and document medication administration.
• Oversee laundry use and maintain orderly rooms.
• Follow daily checklist and activity schedule.
• Maintain continuous participant observation for safety and therapeutic environment.
• Assist with admissions, discharges, and participant orientation.
• Complete all documentation, including incident reports.
• Collaborate with research and clinical staff for protocol compliance.
• Manage and document behavioral or emotional escalations.
• Take vital signs, collect specimens, and perform phlebotomy as needed.
• Handle, process, and document lab samples per protocol.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality and adhere to ethical standards.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite.
• Must be willing to become phlebotomy trained (training provided by site).
• Prior experience with in-patient psychiatric units or working with patients with psychiatric disorders is a plus.
• Paramedic and/or medical assistant experience is a plus.

Shifts Available

• Day (8:00 AM – 4:00 PM)
• Evening (4:00 PM – 12:00 AM)
• Overnight (12:00 AM – 8:00 AM)
• Weekend or overnight availability (Fri–Sun) strongly preferred

Opportunities for Double Shifts

• May be available based on operational needs.

Pay

$21.00 - $25.00 per hour

Benefits

• 401(k) matching
• Medical, Dental & Vision insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Parental leave
• Professional development assistance

About the Role

Guided by our core values—Scientific Rigor, Operational Excellence, Commitment to Sponsors and Participants, and Authentic Collaboration—we create an environment where meaningful work drives meaningful change. At Adams Clinical, you’ll find: A culture of respect, transparency, and continuous improvementOpportunities for professional growth and learningA team dedicated to improving lives through innovation and integrity

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent required.

Skills

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality and adhere to ethical standards.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite.
• Willingness to become phlebotomy trained (training provided by site).
• Prior experience with in-patient psychiatric units or working with patients with psychiatric disorders is a plus.
• Paramedic and/or medical assistant experience is a plus.

Benefits

• 401(k) matching
• Medical, Dental & Vision insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Parental leave
• Professional development assistance

Schedule

• Day (8:00 AM – 4:00 PM)
• Evening (4:00 PM – 12:00 AM)
• Overnight (12:00 AM – 8:00 AM)
• Weekend or overnight availability (Fri–Sun) strongly preferred