Mental Health Technician

Research Medical Center; Kansas City (MO); On-site; USD 32,000 - 39,000; Full time

Job summary

Research Psychiatric Center is seeking a dedicated Mental Health Technician to deliver high-quality, patient-centered care under RN supervision. You will perform nursing-related tasks and assist with activities of daily living in a Behavioral Health unit.

The role emphasizes close supervision of psychiatric patients, ongoing vital signs monitoring, timely documentation, and active participation with the treatment team in accordance with hospital policies.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• Associates or Bachelor’s degree preferred.
• Demonstrated competency in BLS required upon hire.
• C.N.A preferred.
• Prefer one year of inpatient psychiatric experience.
• Medical Terminology and clerical background preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide care to and close supervision of our psychiatric patients.
• Obtain and record initial and ongoing patient vital signs throughout care.
• Document and report any physical or behavioral changes at the time of occurrence.
• Actively participate as part of the treatment team, following facility policies and procedures.

Skills

Patient care

Vital signs monitoring

Documentation

Team collaboration

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Associate or Bachelor’s degree preferred

Medical Terminology background preferred

Job description

Introduction

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. Submit your application for our Mental Health Technician opening with Research Psychiatric Center today and find out what it truly means to be a part of the HCA Healthcare team.

Benefits

Research Psychiatric Center, offers a total rewards package that supports the health, life, career and retirement of our colleagues. The available plans and programs include:

• 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

Note: 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 interested in applying for the job and wonder if you have what it takes?

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"

If you have these amazing qualities…

Job Summary And Qualifications

There’s never been a greater need for passionate, caring people to enter the Mental Health Profession. The Mental Health Technician delivers high quality, patient-centered care by performing a variety of basic services related to common nursing functions and activities of daily living. Under the supervision of the Registered Nurse, the Behavioral Health Tech will have an important role in the implementation of nursing care plans by performing direct and indirect patient care that complies with hospital policies and the State Board of Nursing rules for unlicensed personnel.

What You Will Do In This Role:

• You will provide care to and close supervision of our psychiatric patients
• You will obtain and record initial and ongoing patient vital signs throughout the cycle of care
• You will document and report any physical or behavioral changes at time of occurrence
• You will actively participate as part of the treatment team, following facility policies and procedures

What Qualifications You Will Need:

• High School Graduate or GED required
• An Associates or Bachelor’s degree preferred
• Demonstrated competency in BLS required upon hire and maintained
• C.N.A preferred
• Prefer one year of inpatient psychiatric experience
• Medical Terminology and clerical background preferred

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

If you are looking for an opportunity that provides satisfaction and personal growth.

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.