Mental Health Technician (MHT) – Psychiatric Unit

Why us

Why now. What’s in it for you. Tired of being one of dozens moving patients through a system instead of truly connecting? This is your chance to slow down, be present, and make behavioral health care feel human again. Real patient connection: You’ll spend meaningful time with patients, not just tasks, helping stabilize, support, and build trust during vulnerable moments. A team that has your back: You’ll partner closely with nurses, charge RNs, and behavioral health professionals who value your voice and observations. Purpose-driven work: Every shift, you’ll directly impact safety, dignity, and recovery in an inpatient psychiatric setting. Balanced pace: Structured inpatient care allows for deeper engagement versus constant turnover environments. Growing need, real impact: Behavioral health is evolving—and your role is essential to improving outcomes right now.

What You’ll Do

• Spend time observing, interacting, and supporting patients throughout your shift.
• Help patients with daily routines like meals, hygiene, dressing, and mobility.
• Take vital signs and collect basic health information.
• Be present; engage patients, notice changes, and share updates with the care team.
• Support or participate in group sessions and activities.
• Assist nurses during high-acuity situations, including patient de-escalation and safety monitoring.
• Stay with patients requiring close observation, including during seclusion or restraint.
• Help receive and safely settle patients admitted from EMS or law enforcement (if in ED setting).
• Keep the unit clean, organized, and ready; including stocking rooms and supplies.
• Support safe patient transport when needed.

Qualifications

• 1 year experience in an acute psychiatric setting or equivalent behavioral health experience OR 20 shifts floating to an inpatient psych unit as a CNA
• Oregon CNA or Oregon EMT-B certification
• Basic Life Support (BLS) through American Heart Association or American Red Cross upon hire
• Preferred: Coursework in psychology or a related field
• Additional acute care or psychiatric experience