Position Details

Type Full-Time

Experience mid

Exp. Years 2 years

Education High school diploma or GED

Category Healthcare & Medical

About this role

Mental Health Technician at a behavioral health facility provides continuous patient care and supervision under RN, supporting crisis stabilization and treatment planning for patients across age groups.

Key Responsibilities

Active patient care and supervision
Collaborate with RN and treatment team
Implement safety and de-escalation protocols
Maintain patient records and reporting
Support discharge planning

Technical Overview

Role includes direct patient care, safety management, and adherence to aggression management protocols; 7- to 12-hour shifts in a hospital setting.

Ideal Candidate

The ideal candidate is a skilled mental health technician with a high school diploma (CNA preferred) and 2+ years of psychiatric patient care experience, certified in CPR and aggressive behavior management, capable of shift work and mandatory reporting.

Must-Have Skills

Education: High school diploma or GED requiredCertified Nursing Assistant preferredDegree from an accredited college or university in social workrecreational therapy or appropriate therapeutic discipline highly desirableTwo (2) years related experiencewith knowledge of psychiatric patient care techniques

Nice-to-Have Skills

Current CPR certificationExperience with aggressive behavior management training

Required Skills

High school diploma or GEDtwo years psychiatric patient care experienceCPR certificationManagement Aggressive Behavior TrainingService Excellence TrainingMandatory Reporter

Hard Skills

Management Aggressive Behavior TrainingCPR certificationService Excellence TrainingMandatory Reporter

Soft Skills

patiencecompassioncommunicationteamworkflexibility

Certifications

Required

CPR certificationManagement Aggressive Behavior TrainingService Excellence TrainingCurrent Mandatory Reporter for Adult/Child

Preferred

Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA)

Industry & Role

Industry Healthcare & Medical

Job Function Provide continuous patient care and support in a behavioral health setting

Role Subtype Mental Health Technician

Keywords for Your Resume

mental health technicianmhtpsychiatric patient careCPR certificationManagement Aggressive Behavior TrainingService Excellence TrainingMandatory Reporterhigh school diplomaCNA preferredtwo years experience7:00am-7:00pm7:00pm-7:00amclive behavioral healthuhsrequired certificationsadult/child reportingHigh school diplomaCNAshift workMandatory Reporter (Adult/Child)

Deal Breakers

Lack of high school diploma or GED, No CPR certification or MAB/Service Excellence training, No CNA experience or nursing assistant preference not met

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