Evening Psychiatric Technician — Compassionate Care & Recovery

PeaceHealth Corporation; Eugene (OR); On-site; USD 34,000 - 50,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision coverage

403(b) retirement plan

Generous paid time off

Life and disability insurance

Tuition reimbursement

Wellness benefits

EAP and mental health resources

Job summary

PeaceHealth Sacred Heart Medical Center in Eugene, Oregon, is seeking a Part-Time Mental Health Technician for the Psychiatric Unit on the Evening Shift (1500-2330). This 0.60 FTE role offers a wage range of $24.41 to $36.22 per hour in a compassionate inpatient setting.

You will build rapport with patients, monitor wellbeing, assist with daily living activities, take vital signs, document observations, and support group therapies alongside nurses.

Qualifications

• One year of experience in an acute care psychiatric facility or related setting.
• Recent experience supporting individuals with behavioral health needs in a psychiatric setting.
• At least 20 shifts floating to an inpatient psychiatric unit as a CNA.
• Current Oregon CNA or EMT-B certification.
• BLS certification upon hire (AHA or ARC).
• Demonstrated ability to work effectively with psychiatric patients.
• Experience with de-escalation techniques, restraint, and seclusion practices.

Responsibilities

• Build rapport and engage with patients throughout the day.
• Monitor patient well-being and observe changes in behavior, mood, and safety needs.
• Document observations clearly and accurately.
• Assist patients with daily living activities, including hygiene, dressing, mobility, and meals.
• Take vital signs and collect routine specimens when needed.
• Support patients during therapeutic groups and structured activities.
• Partner with nurses to provide compassionate, coordinated care.
• Use de-escalation techniques to maintain a calm, therapeutic environment.
• Assist with seclusion and restraint procedures when necessary and monitor safety.
• Help admit, transport, and support psychiatric patients when needed.
• Keep patient care areas clean, organized, and welcoming.
• Stock supplies and ensure the unit is prepared to support patient care.

Skills

CNA

EMT-B

BLS

De-escalation

Observation

Communication

Patient safety

Education

Oregon CNA certification

Oregon EMT-B certification

Crisis Intervention Certification (within 90 days)

Tools

BLS certification

Job description

PeaceHealth Sacred Heart Medical Center in Eugene, Oregon, is seeking a Part-Time Mental Health Technician for the Psychiatric Unit on the Evening Shift (1500-2330). This 0.60 FTE role offers a wage range of $24.41 to $36.22 per hour in a compassionate inpatient setting.

You will build rapport with patients, monitor wellbeing, assist with daily living activities, take vital signs, document observations, and support group therapies alongside nurses.