Mental Health Technician

Research Medical Center; Kansas City (MO); On-site; USD 42,000 - 62,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical coverage

Dental & vision

Life & disability

401k match

Stock purchase plan

Fertility assistance

Education assistance

Paid time off

Wellbeing resources

Discount programs

Retirement planning

Job summary

Research Psychiatric Center is seeking a Mental Health Technician to support patient care with compassion and teamwork. You will assist with calming routines, observe patients, document changes, and communicate with nurses, clinicians and family members to help deliver safe, effective behavioral health services.

Join a dedicated, inclusive team at a 95+ bed facility that treats adolescents and adults with emotional disorders, mental illness and substance use challenges.

Job description

Experience the HCA Healthcare difference where colleagues are trusted, valued members of our healthcare team. Grow your career with an organization committed to delivering respectful, compassionate care, and where the unique and intrinsic worth of each individual is recognized.

Benefits

• Comprehensive medical coverage that covers many common services at no cost or for a low copay. Plans include prescription drug and behavioral health coverage as well as free telemedicine services and free AirMed medical transportation.
• Additional options for dental and vision benefits, life and disability coverage, flexible spending accounts, supplemental health protection plans (accident, critical illness, hospital indemnity), auto and home insurance, identity theft protection, legal counseling, long-term care coverage, moving assistance, pet insurance and more.
• Free counseling services and resources for emotional, physical and financial wellbeing
• 401(k) Plan with a 100% match on 3% to 9% of pay (based on years of service)
• Employee Stock Purchase Plan with 10% off HCA Healthcare stock
• Family support through fertility and family building benefits with Progyny and adoption assistance.
• Referral services for child, elder and pet care, home and auto repair, event planning and more
• Consumer discounts through Abenity and Consumer Discounts
• Retirement readiness, rollover assistance services and preferred banking partnerships
• Education assistance (tuition, student loan, certification support, dependent scholarships)
• Colleague recognition program
• Time Away From Work Program (paid time off, paid family leave, long- and short-term disability coverage and leaves of absence)
• Employee Health Assistance Fund that offers free employee-only coverage to full-time and part-time colleagues based on income.

Learn More About Employee Benefits

Eligibility for benefits may vary by location.

We are seeking a Mental Health Technician for our team to ensure that we continue to provide all patients with high quality, efficient care. We are an amazing team that works hard to support each other and are seeking a phenomenal addition like you who feels patient care is as meaningful as we do.

We offer Competitive salary and have a supportive and inclusive work environment that values diversity and encourages teamwork.

Are you empathetic, caring and compassionate, cool headed, a good listener, hard-working, versatile, resilient and open minded?

Things employees say about this job:

“It’s amazing to learn about different cultures, personalities, jobs and ways of thinking. There isn’t another job where one person is exposed to so many different people on such a personal level”

“The satisfaction comes when I am able to help people improve their lives and overcome challenges”

“It’s fulfilling to see someone transform into a healthier person due to my professional assistance”

Research Psychiatric Center is a 95+ bed facility. We offer acute inpatient, day treatment, and community-based outpatient behavioral healthcare. We treat adolescents, adults, and senior adults for emotional disorders, mental illness, and substance abuse. Our professional staff includes psychiatrists, psychologists, social workers, and licensed professional counselors. We are committed to delivering our patients skilled compassionate care regardless of age or circumstance.

HCA Healthcare has been recognized as one of the World’s Most Ethical Companies® by the Ethisphere Institute more than ten times. In recent years, HCA Healthcare spent an estimated $3.7 billion in cost for the delivery of charitable care, uninsured discounts, and other uncompensated expenses.

“Bricks and mortar do not make a hospital. People do.”- Dr. Thomas Frist, Sr.

HCA Healthcare Co-Founder

We promptly review all applications. Highly qualified candidates will be contacted for interviews.

We are an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.