Crisis Intervention Technician - Mental Health Support

High Plains Mental Health Center; Hays (KS); On-site; USD 26,000 - 30,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-on bonus

Shift differentials

Job summary

High Plains Mental Health Center in Hays, Kansas seeks a Behavioral Health Technician to join our Crisis Intervention Center. This PRN, in-person role offers up to 28 hours per week with weekend shifts and occasional holidays.

Starting pay is $19–$22 per hour with a $500 sign-on bonus and shift differentials. You will provide direct care during crises, support patients emotionally, assist with daily living activities, and document progress to guide treatment.

Qualifications

• Be 21 years of age or older with a high school diploma or equivalent (GED)
• Pass criminal background checks through the Kansas Bureau of Investigation (KBI) and KDADS
• Be physically and emotionally capable of working in high-pressure, emergency situations
• Pass a pre-employment drug screen (random screenings may occur)
• Maintain a valid driver's license and pass Motor Vehicle Record (MVR) checks. No substance-related driving offenses in the past 5 years.

Responsibilities

• Providing direct care and supervision to adults in mental health or substance use crises
• Supporting patients emotionally through trauma-informed conversations, de-escalation, and behavioral coaching
• Helping with daily living needs like meals, hygiene, and group activities all while building therapeutic relationships
• Responding to crises using calm, trained intervention techniques that truly make a difference
• Ensuring safety and accountability, including room checks, contraband searches, and regular patient observation
• Documenting behavior and progress to support treatment goals and care planning
• Collaborating with clinical teams and participating in shift-change briefings to provide seamless, consistent care
• Upholding a safe, respectful, and healing environment for every person who walks through our doors

Job description

High Plains Mental Health Center in Hays, Kansas seeks a Behavioral Health Technician to join our Crisis Intervention Center. This PRN, in-person role offers up to 28 hours per week with weekend shifts and occasional holidays.

Starting pay is $19–$22 per hour with a $500 sign-on bonus and shift differentials. You will provide direct care during crises, support patients emotionally, assist with daily living activities, and document progress to guide treatment.