Inpatient Mental Health Tech: Patient Care & Activities

Brattleboro Retreat; Brattleboro (VT); On-site; USD 25,000 - 39,000; Full time

Job summary

The Brattleboro Retreat is seeking Mental Health Technicians to support children, adolescents and adults admitted for mental health care. You will provide direct supervision and patient support, engage patients in therapeutic activities, and help organize group programs on inpatient and residential units.

Ideal candidates will have strong interpersonal skills, a background in behavioral sciences, and be able to work across all units to ensure safe, compassionate care.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a human service related field with emphasis on behavioral sciences OR high school diploma and preferably 2 years related experience, preferably in a psychiatric setting.
• Excellent interpersonal skills to relate effectively with co-workers and all members of the treatment team.
• Current VT Nursing Assistant licensure preferred.
• Valid driver's license with clean driving record; full driving privileges required.
• Must be able to work on all inpatient units and residential areas to support hospital staffing.
• Additional qualifications: Bachelor's degree and 21 years of age with two years experience with children and youth; OR High School Diploma and 21 years of age with two years of experience interacting with children and youth.
• Must have valid driver's license; overnight shifts may require unrestricted license.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct supervision and patient support.
• Engage patients in therapeutic activities.
• Organize and run group programs.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Patient engagement

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in human services or related field

High school diploma with 2 years related experience

Job description

The Brattleboro Retreat is seeking Mental Health Technicians to support children, adolescents and adults admitted for mental health care. You will provide direct supervision and patient support, engage patients in therapeutic activities, and help organize group programs on inpatient and residential units.

Ideal candidates will have strong interpersonal skills, a background in behavioral sciences, and be able to work across all units to ensure safe, compassionate care.