Mental Health Technician - Inpatient Behavioral Health - FT Days (3 days per week, 6:45a - 7:15p) - Lakewood

Mental Health Technician position located at UH Lakewood Medical Center in Kansas City, Missouri, within the Behavioral Health GeriPsyche department.

About the role

Join our team as a Mental Health Technician and support our Licensed Nursing Staff by providing patient care and fostering a therapeutic environment. You’ll assist with daily activities, ensure a safe and positive space, and perform a variety of duties in both clerical and clinical settings.

Responsibilities

• Help patients with daily activities and provide direct care under nursing supervision.
• Maintain a supportive, safe, and positive environment for patients and staff.
• Perform diverse duties, including clerical tasks and clinical assistance.
• Use compassion and skills to support and comfort patients.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Must obtain and maintain Basic Cardiac Life Support (BCLS) certification within 120 days of hire.
• Clearance through the Family Care Registry.
• Complete training as directed during orientation and within established timelines.
• Department orientation with classroom and clinical training equivalent to Unlicensed Assistive Personnel (UAP) regulations, or meet one of the following criteria:
  • Enrolled in a professional or practical nursing program and completed a fundamentals of nursing course.
  • Nursing licensure candidate who failed to pass the state licensure exam in the past 3 years.
  • Certified as a nursing assistant per state regulation.
  • Certified or trained in UAP curriculum.
  • Documented experience as a nurse assistant, EMT, or surgical technician in the past 3 years.
  • Completed UAP training in Missouri within the last 3 years.
  • Completed a professional or practical nursing program outside the U.S. and awaiting licensure.
  • UAPs from staffing agencies must comply with training requirements.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in patient care, including assistance with activities of daily living (e.g., ambulation, feeding).
• Previous mental health experience.
• BCLS certification.

Benefits

• Supportive, collaborative, and fun team environment.
• Opportunities for career growth and development.
• Positive and welcoming work culture focused on making a difference.

Schedule

• Full-time, 3 days per week.
• Shift: 6:45 AM – 7:15 PM.
• Hours per week: 36.