Mental Health Technician

Health Care Administrators Association® (HCAA); Batesville (MS); On-site; USD 26,000 - 38,000; Full time

Job summary

Health Care Administrators Association (HCAA) seeks a dedicated professional to provide direct care and supervision for individuals receiving mental health services. The role emphasizes daily living support, safety, and collaborative work with the clinical team.

Responsibilities include documenting behavior, assisting with admissions, and facilitating recreation and social interaction within a safe, therapeutic environment.

Qualifications

• Strong interpersonal and supervision skills.
• Accurate documentation of observations and behavior.
• Sound judgment in safety-focused situations.
• Reliable teamwork with clinical staff.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct care to individuals receiving mental health services.
• Assist with activities of daily living and promote independence.
• Facilitate recreation and supportive social interaction.
• Maintain a safe, therapeutic environment and respond to behavioral needs.
• Document resident behavior and observations in accordance with policy.
• Assist with admissions by supporting intake and orientation processes.
• Provide administrative and operational support to the clinical team as needed.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Supervision

Documentation

Job description

Role Summary: Provide direct care and supervision to individuals receiving mental health services.

• Assist with activities of daily living and promote independence.
• Facilitate recreation and supportive social interaction.
• Maintain a safe, therapeutic environment and respond appropriately to behavioral needs.
• Document resident behavior and related observations accurately and in accordance with policy.
• Support admissions by assisting with intake and orientation processes.
• Provide administrative and operational support to the clinical team as needed.

Key Skills/Qualifications: Strong interpersonal and supervision skills, ability to support mental health service recipients with daily care, accurate documentation, sound judgment in safety-focused situations, and reliable teamwork with clinical staff.