Mental Health Technician PRN

Job Summary

The Mental Health Technician contributes to the maintenance of a safe and therapeutic milieu through prompt reporting of observed behavior, milieu processes, and other pertinent information. Through direct care, observation, and communication with patients, you will collect and document admission and shift behavioral and physical clinical data, assist RNs with assessments, perform vital signs, and support patients with activities of daily living and treatments within your documented competency.

Responsibilities

• Maintain a safe and therapeutic environment by promptly reporting observed behavior and milieu processes.
• Collect and document patient admission and shift behavioral and physical clinical data.
• Provide information to assist RNs with admission and shift assessments.
• Perform vital signs, blood pressures, and accuchecks; report abnormalities per protocol.
• Assist patients with Activities of Daily Living and with treatments or procedures within documented competency.
• Conduct group sessions with the patient population.
• Provide behavioral health interventions using the least restrictive methods.
• Ensure safety of patients, visitors, and staff; complete routine and special safety checks.
• Act as a sitter for behavioral health patients and flexibly assist on other floors as needed.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED; must be enrolled in a bachelor’s program or have six months of psychiatric experience (required).
• Bachelor’s Degree in Psychology or a related field (preferred).
• Basic Life Support (BLS) Health Care Provider certification (required).
• Six months of experience in an acute care adult, geriatric, or child/adolescent behavioral health setting (can be completed through an internship). A completed bachelor’s degree in Psychology or related field satisfies this requirement.
• One year of experience in an acute care adult, geriatric, or child/adolescent behavioral health setting.
• Medical care technician experience (preferred).

Benefits

• Comprehensive medical, prescription drug, dental, vision, behavioral health, and telemedicine coverage.
• Well‑being support, including free counseling and referral services.
• Paid time off, paid family leave, long‑ and short‑term disability, and other leaves of absence.
• 401(k) plan with a 100 % match on 3 % to 9 % of pay (based on years of service).
• Employee Stock Purchase Plan.
• Flexible spending accounts and preferred banking partnerships.
• Retirement readiness tools, rollover support, and financial‑wellbeing counseling.
• Education support: tuition assistance, student‑loan assistance, certification support, dependent scholarships, and partnership with Galen College of Nursing.
• Additional benefits for fertility and family building, adoption assistance, life insurance, supplemental health protection plans, auto and home insurance, legal counseling, identity‑theft protection, and consumer discounts.
• Eligibility for benefits may vary by location and position.

Pay

Hourly Wage Estimate: $16.02 – $22.43 per hour. This range reflects the typical wage for candidates hired; actual salary may vary based on specific skills, years of experience, and comparison to other employees in the role. The typical candidate is hired below the midpoint of the range.