Mental Health Tech: Compassionate Patient Care

Saint Alphonsus; Boise (ID); On-site; USD 42,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Market-competitive pay

Generous PTO

Comprehensive benefits starting day 1

Retirement planning and matching

College savings plans

Job summary

Saint Alphonsus Health System in Boise, Idaho is seeking a Psychiatric Tech to provide direct patient care under RN supervision. The role supports a therapeutic milieu, conducts individual, group, and family sessions, and assists in basic nursing tasks and care planning to promote patient well-being.

Responsibilities include documenting progress, maintaining safety, education on coping strategies, and collaborating with staff to support treatment plans and crisis interventions as needed.

Qualifications

• Must have two or more years of healthcare experience.
• Basic Life Support for Healthcare Providers certification required at hire (AHA/ARC/Military Training Network).
• Other certifications may be required as identified in SAHS Certification Crosswalk.

Responsibilities

• Know, understand, and demonstrate the Organization's Mission, Vision, and Values.
• Care for all age groups (child, adolescent, adult, geriatric) as applicable.
• Maintain a safe environment and therapeutic milieu; use sound judgment and problem-solving.

Skills

Healthcare experience

Education

Bachelor’s degree in psychology or social work preferred

Job description

Saint Alphonsus Health System in Boise, Idaho is seeking a Psychiatric Tech to provide direct patient care under RN supervision. The role supports a therapeutic milieu, conducts individual, group, and family sessions, and assists in basic nursing tasks and care planning to promote patient well-being.

Responsibilities include documenting progress, maintaining safety, education on coping strategies, and collaborating with staff to support treatment plans and crisis interventions as needed.