Compassionate Mental Health Technician | Flexible Schedules

Norwood Health Center; Marshfield (WI); On-site; USD 36,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Wisconsin Retirement System (WRS)

457 deferred compensation plan

Vacation and Sick Time

10 Paid Holidays

Flexible Spending Account

Life Insurance

Short and Long-Term Disability

Wellness Incentive Plan

Public Student Loan Forgiveness (PSLF)

Job summary

Wood County Norwood Health Center is hiring a Mental Health Technician to support residents with daily care and psychiatric treatment plans. You will document care, assist with ADLs, and work with a multidisciplinary team to ensure safety and dignity for patients.

The role emphasizes therapeutic interactions, de‑escalation, and timely reporting of incidents, with benefits for PT/FT employees and a supportive work environment.

Qualifications

• Previous experience in dealing with mental health patients preferred.
• Able to intervene with agitated or assaultive patients in a therapeutic manner.
• Able to write legibly and communicate effectively, verbally.
• Demonstrated ability to maintain confidentiality.

Responsibilities

• Assess vital signs and document findings; report unusual results to the nurse.
• Assist residents with activities of daily living and scheduled activities.
• Support independence and report care plan issues to the nurse.
• Participate in planning and carrying out treatment plans; document care.
• Facilitate 1:1 patient interaction and therapeutic contact.
• Respond to acting out or self-harm incidents using approved methods.
• Report incidents to supervisor; refer to full duties online.

Skills

Verbal communication

Confidentiality

Crisis de-escalation

Team collaboration

Tools

EZ stand

EZ lift

gait belt

walker

stethoscope

Job description

Wood County Norwood Health Center is hiring a Mental Health Technician to support residents with daily care and psychiatric treatment plans. You will document care, assist with ADLs, and work with a multidisciplinary team to ensure safety and dignity for patients.

The role emphasizes therapeutic interactions, de‑escalation, and timely reporting of incidents, with benefits for PT/FT employees and a supportive work environment.