Mental Health Technician

About the role

Inspired by faith. Driven by innovation. Powered by humankindness. CommonSpirit Health is building a healthier future for all through its integrated health services. As one of the nation’s largest nonprofit Catholic healthcare organizations, CommonSpirit Health delivers more than 20 million patient encounters annually through more than 2000 clinics, care sites and 158 hospital-based locations, in addition to its home-based services and virtual care offerings.

The posted compensation range of $15 - $19.81/hour is a reasonable estimate that extends from the lowest to the highest pay CommonSpirit in good faith believes it might pay for this particular job, based on the circumstances at the time of posting.

CommonSpirit Health cannot anticipate the date by which a successful candidate may be identified.

Responsibilities

• Guide patients through a trauma-informed lens, helping them discover healthy ways to express themselves, problem-solve, and build resilience
• Provide crucial feedback and positive reinforcement, helping patients acknowledge and take responsibility for their own behavioral patterns
• Act as a critical resource in emergency situations, maintaining a secure environment, and providing essential basic nursing tasks like vital signs, specimen collection, and assisting with daily living activities
• Facilitate supportive groups, educational activities, and psych-educational sessions, fostering a sense of community and teaching vital socialization skills
• Utilize your strong communication skills – both verbal and written – to connect with a diverse patient population and collaborate seamlessly with our interdisciplinary team
• Become proficient in Crisis Prevention and Intervention (CPI) techniques, using them to de-escalate situations, promote positive interpersonal skills, and minimize the need for restrictive interventions

Requirements

• A High School Diploma with at least one year of experience as a Psych Tech or equivalent
• The ability to obtain within six months of employment: CPI Certification, Mandatory Child Abuse Reporting, and First Aid (if applicable for PRTF)
• BLS or BLS instructor certification upon hire (American Red Cross, American Safety and Health Institute, or American Heart Association accepted)

Preferred

• A Bachelor’s Degree in a Human Service field
• Graduation from a Psychiatric Assistant or Nurse Aide training program
• One year of experience in the Behavioral Health field
• Are a current nursing student or a student studying a Human Services field