Compassionate Mental Health Technician — Inpatient Care

Research Medical Center; Kansas City (MO); On-site; USD 32,000 - 39,000; Full time

Job summary

Research Psychiatric Center is seeking a dedicated Mental Health Technician to deliver high-quality, patient-centered care under RN supervision. You will perform nursing-related tasks and assist with activities of daily living in a Behavioral Health unit.

The role emphasizes close supervision of psychiatric patients, ongoing vital signs monitoring, timely documentation, and active participation with the treatment team in accordance with hospital policies.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• Associates or Bachelor’s degree preferred.
• Demonstrated competency in BLS required upon hire.
• C.N.A preferred.
• Prefer one year of inpatient psychiatric experience.
• Medical Terminology and clerical background preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide care to and close supervision of our psychiatric patients.
• Obtain and record initial and ongoing patient vital signs throughout care.
• Document and report any physical or behavioral changes at the time of occurrence.
• Actively participate as part of the treatment team, following facility policies and procedures.

Skills

Patient care

Vital signs monitoring

Documentation

Team collaboration

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Associate or Bachelor’s degree preferred

Medical Terminology background preferred

Job description

Research Psychiatric Center is seeking a dedicated Mental Health Technician to deliver high-quality, patient-centered care under RN supervision. You will perform nursing-related tasks and assist with activities of daily living in a Behavioral Health unit.

The role emphasizes close supervision of psychiatric patients, ongoing vital signs monitoring, timely documentation, and active participation with the treatment team in accordance with hospital policies.