Mental Health Tech- Full time Nights

Merit Health; Jackson (MS); On-site; USD 32,000 - 46,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive Health Coverage

Future Security – 401(k) with employer

Educational Assistance – Tuition Reimb

Competitive Pay & Full Benefits

Paid Time Off

Job summary

Merit Health Central in Jackson, MS is seeking a Mental Health Tech to join the nighttime team. You will support patients within an interdisciplinary setting under licensed staff guidance, assist with daily living activities, and help maintain a safe, organized care environment.

Key duties include monitoring patient information, responding to requests promptly, and adhering to de‑escalation practices and safety protocols.

Qualifications

• 0–2 years of patient care assistant experience in a mental health hospital setting.
• BCLS certification required.
• De-escalation training certification required.

Responsibilities

• Maintains supplies and equipment for patient care in an organized, efficient manner.
• Identifies and uses appropriate personal protective equipment.
• Responds promptly to patient and family requests.
• Monitors and records patient information, test results and stats.
• Assists with activities of daily living and non-medication pain management.
• Follows patient care policies, sterile technique and skin care protocols.
• Provides patient with clean linen and towels as needed.
• Responds to Code White alerts and crisis situations as trained.

Job description

• Comprehensive Health Coverage – Medical, dental, & vision plans to keep you and your family healthy. Life Insurance is also available.
• Future Security – 401(k) with employer matching to help you build long-term financial stability.
• Educational Assistance – Tuition Reimbursement- because we invest in your future.
• Competitive Pay & Full Benefits – A salary and package designed to reward your expertise and dedication.
• Paid Time Off – Generous paid time off- giving you a good work/life balance and time to recharge.

Why You’ll Love Working Here

• Comprehensive Health Coverage – Medical, dental, & vision plans to keep you and your family healthy. Life Insurance is also available.
• Future Security – 401(k) with employer matching to help you build long-term financial stability.
• Educational Assistance – Tuition Reimbursement- because we invest in your future.
• Competitive Pay & Full Benefits – A salary and package designed to reward your expertise and dedication.
• Paid Time Off – Generous paid time off- giving you a good work/life balance and time to recharge.

Role: Mental Health Tech

Location: Merit Health Central - Jackson, MS

Schedule: Full Time, Night shift 6:45pm-7:15am- weeknights with rotating weekends and holidays

Job Summary

The Mental Health Worker I functions as a member of the interdisciplinary team to assess the functional abilities, impairments, and needs of each patient and address these individually. Provides support to the nursing staff and patient care through the direction and guidance of licensed staff and leaders.

Essential Functions

• Ensures supplies and equipment for patient care are readily available and organized in an efficient manner.
• Correctly identifies and uses appropriately personal protective equipment.
• Responds to patient and family requests promptly.
• Accurately monitors and records patient information, test results and stats.
• Provides care to assigned patients including the activities of daily living, non-medication pain management and other interventions.
• Accurately follows patient care policies, practices and protocols i.e. sterile technique and skin care protocol.
• Assists with personal hygiene and elimination needs.
• Provides patient with clean linen and towels at the beginning of shift and changes both as needed.
• Answers call system promptly and intervenes appropriately.
• Cleans equipment as directed.
• Ensures continuity of professional care and participates in program development and process improvement.
• Follow proper procedures during verbal and physical de-escalation of patients. Able to individually individually perform crisis intervention and restrain violent patients. Responds to all Code White alerts.
• Performs other duties as assigned.
• Maintains regular and reliable attendance.
• Complies with all policies and standards.

Qualifications

• 0-2 years of experience as a patient care assistant in a mental health hospital setting required

Licenses and Certifications

• BCLS - Basic Life Support required
• De-escalation Training Certification required