Mental Health Technician: Compassionate Care & Crisis Support

Trinity Health Mid-Atlantic; Boise (ID); On-site; USD 52,000 - 68,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Market-competitive pay

Generous PTO

Comprehensive benefits

Retirement matching

College savings

Life insurance plans

Employee assistance

Tuition reimbursement

Job summary

Saint Alphonsus Health System in Boise, Idaho, is seeking a Psychiatric Technician to support patient care under the supervision of a Registered Nurse. The role focuses on maintaining a therapeutic environment, conducting individual and group sessions, and documenting patient progress toward treatment goals.

The position emphasizes crisis management, safety, and collaborative care planning with the treatment team.

Qualifications

• Minimum two years of healthcare experience.
• Bachelor’s degree in psychology or social work preferred.
• BLS certification required at hire.
• Additional SAHS certifications may be required.

Responsibilities

• Provides patient care under the supervision of a Registered Nurse.
• Maintains a therapeutic milieu and ensures safety of patients.
• Educates patients on coping skills related to treatment plans.
• Participates in treatment plan reviews and documents progress.
• Documents patients' progress in hospital charts.
• Assists with crisis situations and safe patient handling.

Skills

Patient care

Crisis management

Therapeutic communication

Documentation

Education

Bachelor’s degree in psychology or social work

Tools

BLS Certification

ACLS/PALS familiarity

Job description

Saint Alphonsus Health System in Boise, Idaho, is seeking a Psychiatric Technician to support patient care under the supervision of a Registered Nurse. The role focuses on maintaining a therapeutic environment, conducting individual and group sessions, and documenting patient progress toward treatment goals.

The position emphasizes crisis management, safety, and collaborative care planning with the treatment team.