Job Description

How you make a difference

The Mental Health Technician (MHT) is an entry-level position that provides direct care to a specific patient population. The MHT works under the supervision of the licensed nursing staff and their designees to provide standard and routine psychiatric and medical nursing assistance services. The services are provided as part of the overall plan of care and within the facility's standards, policies, and procedures.

Qualifications & Requirements

Education

• High School Diploma or equivalent required.

Experience

• One (1) year direct care experience in a mental health setting.

Licenses/Certifications

• None required.

Key Responsibilities

• Assists licensed nursing personnel with direct patient services, including observing behaviors and activities of daily living, providing assistance and support, and completing assigned tasks.
• Monitors patients placed on suicide watch and takes and records vital signs.
• Participates in specific treatment interventions, such as coping skills and anger management, as assigned.
• Demonstrates basic knowledge of therapeutic communication, psychiatric recovery, and rehabilitation skills.

• Maintains professional development through in-service education, workshops, conferences, and self-study to stay current in the field.

You Matter

• Make a difference every day in the lives of the underserved• Join a mission driven organization with a people first culture• Excellent career growth opportunities

Join us and find a career that supports:• Caring for overlooked, underserved, and vulnerable patients• Diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging• Autonomy in a warm team environment• Growth and training

Perks and Benefits In addition to comprehensive benefits including medical, dental, vision, paid time off, and 401k, we foster a work, life balance for team members and their family to support physical, mental, and financial wellbeing including: • DailyPay, receive your money as you earn it! • Tuition Assistance and dependent Scholarships• Employee Assistance Program (EAP) including free counseling and health coaching• Company paid life insurance• Tax free Health Spending Accounts (HSA)• Wellness program featuring fitness memberships and product discounts• Preferred banking partnership and discounted rates for home and auto loans

*Eligibility for perks and benefits varies based on employee type and length of service.

We are an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer

We are committed to fostering, cultivating, and preserving a culture of uniqueness.

We celebrate a variety of backgrounds and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.

We encourage you to apply! If you are excited about a role but your experience doesn’t seem to align perfectly with every element of the job description, we encourage you to apply. You may be just the right candidate for this, or one of our many other roles.

Deadline to apply to this position is contingent upon applicant volume. Those positions located in Colorado will have a specific deadline posted in the job description.

We are an Affirmative Action Employer in accordance with applicable state and local laws.

We are an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer

We are committed to fostering, cultivating, and preserving a culture of uniqueness.

We celebrate a variety of backgrounds and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.

We encourage you to apply! If you are excited about a role but your experience doesn’t seem to align perfectly with every element of the job description, we encourage you to apply. You may be just the right candidate for this, or one of our many other roles.

Deadline to apply to this position is contingent upon applicant volume. Those positions located in Colorado will have a specific deadline posted in the job description.

We are an Affirmative Action Employer in accordance with applicable state and local laws.