Mental Health Technician - Psychiatric Unit

Description

Mental Health Technician at PeaceHealth Support Services– Eugene, OR
Part-Time | .60 FTE | Evening Shift (1500-2330)
Pay: $23.47 – $34.82/hr
This position is represented by a collective bargaining agreement. There may be more than one opening on this posting.

About the role

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.

Responsibilities

• 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

Benefits

Your wellbeing matters: We offer a comprehensive benefits package including medical/dental/vision, retirement with employer match, PTO, tuition assistance, wellness resources, and expanded mental health support.