Mental Health Tech

Everwell; Middle Point (OH); On-site; USD 25,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Meaningful work

Team-oriented environment

Ongoing training and development

Job summary

Everwell in Middle Point, Ohio, is seeking compassionate Mental Health Technicians (MHTs) to support patients in our behavioral health programs. You will provide direct patient care, monitor safety, assist with daily living activities, and support therapeutic programming.

Join a team-focused environment with ongoing training and development opportunities, collaborating with nurses, therapists and other clinical staff to promote a safe, therapeutic setting.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED is required.
• Additional behavioral health or psychology coursework preferred.
• Current Ohio driver's license is required.
• Experience in psychiatric, healthcare, or nursing home settings preferred.
• Strong communication and teamwork skills; crisis management ability.
• Ability to work effectively with individuals experiencing mental health challenges.

Responsibilities

• Monitor patient safety and observe patient behaviors.
• Assist patients with activities of daily living and personal care.
• Support therapeutic and recreational activities.
• Utilize verbal de-escalation and crisis intervention techniques.
• Monitor vital signs and document patient information accurately.
• Escort patients throughout the facility as needed.
• Promote a safe, supportive, and therapeutic environment.
• Collaborate with nurses, therapists, and other clinical staff.
• Participate in treatment team meetings and patient education activities.

Skills

Communication

Teamwork

Crisis management

Verbal de-escalation

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

Mental Health Technician

Locations: Middle Point, Ohio

Position Summary

We are seeking compassionate Mental Health Technicians (MHTs) to support patients in our behavioral health programs. As part of the treatment team, the MHT provides direct patient care, ensures patient safety, assists with daily living activities, and supports therapeutic programming.

Key Responsibilities

• Monitor patient safety and observe patient behaviors
• Assist patients with activities of daily living and personal care
• Support therapeutic and recreational activities
• Utilize verbal de-escalation and crisis intervention techniques
• Monitor vital signs and document patient information accurately
• Escort patients throughout the facility as needed
• Promote a safe, supportive, and therapeutic environment
• Collaborate with nurses, therapists, and other clinical staff
• Participate in treatment team meetings and patient education activities

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required
• Additional behavioral health or psychology coursework preferred
• Current Ohio Driver's License required
• Previous psychiatric, healthcare, or nursing home experience preferred
• Strong communication, teamwork, and crisis management skills
• Ability to work effectively with individuals experiencing mental health challenges

Benefits

• Meaningful work supporting behavioral health patients
• Team-oriented healthcare environment
• Ongoing training and development opportunities