Mental Health Technician-24 Hrs Days

MiraVista Behavioral Health Center; Holyoke (MA); On-site; USD 30,000 - 37,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, and Vision

401(k) match

Paid Time Off

Tuition Reimbursement

Flexible Spending Account

Job summary

MiraVista Behavioral Health Center in Holyoke, MA seeks a part-time Mental Health Technician to provide direct patient care on an adult inpatient behavioral health unit. You will monitor patients, support families, and participate in safety and therapeutic activities during 11:00pm–7:30am shifts with weekend/holiday rotation.

The role emphasizes de-escalation, observation, and collaboration within a multidisciplinary team to maintain a safe, therapeutic milieu.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma required.
• Bachelor’s degree in psychology or human services field preferred.
• Previous PCT/PCA, CNA or Medical Assistant experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Conduct patient observation and rounds.
• Assist staff with patient care following treatment plans.
• Observe and report patient progress to staff.
• Develop therapeutic relationships while maintaining professional boundaries.
• Assist patients with activities of daily living as needed.
• Provide supervision of patients’ activities.
• Ensure safety monitoring of patients on the unit.
• Process admissions belongings.
• Complete documentation in the EMR system.
• Facilitate patient groups.
• Work with the Interdisciplinary Team.
• May float to other units as needed.

Skills

Empathy

Observation skills

Crisis de-escalation

Communication

Education

High School Diploma

Bachelor’s degree in psychology or human services

Job description

Mental Health Technician Adult Inpatient Behavioral Health Part Time

24hr Nights Holyoke MA Part time 24 hours Nights 11:00pm - 7:30am
including every other weekend and holiday rotation.
As a Mental Health Technician for MiraVista in Holyoke, Massachusetts, you’ll bring your experience and knowledge where your voice matters.
A Mental Health Counselor is an integral part of our multidisciplinary treatment team.

You will provide direct care and support not only to our patients but also their families and make decisions that impact the lives of your peers, your patients, and your community.
In exchange, we will care for you as much as you care for our patients.
As a Mental Health Counselor, you will maintain a safe therapeutic milieu on inpatient behavioral health units.
You will also conduct safety checks, monitor patients, assist with ADL’s, de-escalate acute situations, and provide supportive interactions with patients.

Responsibilities

Mental Health Technician Job Responsibilities:

• Conduct patient observation and rounds.
• Assists staff with patient care while following treatment plans.
• Observe and monitor patient’s progress and reports observations to staff.
• Develop a therapeutic relationship with patients while maintaining professional boundaries.
• Assist patients with activities of daily living skills, as necessary.
• Provide appropriate supervision of patients' activities.
• Responsible for safety monitoring of patients of the unit.
• Process admissions belongings.
• Complete documentation in the EMR system.
• Facilitate patient groups.
• Work collaboratively with the Interdisciplinary Team.
• Required to float to all units as needed.

When you join the growing MiraVista team as a Mental Health Technician, you’re not just taking a job, you’re making a difference in people’s lives.

Required qualifications

• High School Diploma.
• Bachelor’s degree in psychology or human services field.
• Preferred. Previous PCT/PCA, CNA Or Medical Assistant Experience required.
• Bachelor’s degree may be considered in lieu of experience.
• Effective oral and written communication skills; ability to develop a therapeutic relationship while maintaining professional boundaries.
• Previous experience in psychiatric or substance inpatient, restraint reduction de-escalation, and crisis intervention is preferred.

Compensation and Benefits

Pay Range - $22.00 - $27.08 Compensation will be determined based on the candidate’s relevant experience.

• Medical, Dental, and Vision 401(k) match
• Employer paid short term disability (STD)
• Employer paid life and AD&D Insurance
• Generous Paid Time Off
• Flexible Spending Account
• Tuition Reimbursement