Mental Health Technician: Compassionate Care Navigator

Paycom - ATS; Peoria (IL); On-site; USD 25,000 - 32,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) + matching

Health insurance

Life insurance

Vision insurance

Dental insurance

Paid time off

Paid holidays

Free parking

Job summary

Meadowview Behavioral Hospital is seeking a dedicated Mental Health Technician (MHT) to support our treatment team in Peoria, IL. Under the RN, you will help create a therapeutic environment, monitor patients, and participate in crisis interventions and group activities.

The role requires CPR and crisis intervention training within 10 days, with shift flexibility and duties including discharge support and door-to-care coordination. Join a compassionate team focused on patient well-being.

Qualifications

• High School degree or equivalent preferred; CNA/NAR required.
• 1 year related experience in psychiatric patient care preferred.
• CPR certification and crisis intervention training within 10 days of employment.

Responsibilities

• Accurately record vital signs.
• Report changes to the RN based on observed patient status.
• Follow therapeutic interventions and assist in development/revisions.
• Employ crisis-intervention techniques and lead MHT groups.
• Assist patients through discharge and life adjustments.
• Assist with hospital codes.
• Maintain a safe, clean, therapeutic environment and universal precautions.

Skills

Empathy

Patient care

Crisis management

Education

High School degree or equivalent

Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) or NAR

Bachelor's in social work/psychology/therapeutic discipline (preferred)

Tools

CPR certification

Crisis intervention training

Job description

Meadowview Behavioral Hospital is seeking a dedicated Mental Health Technician (MHT) to support our treatment team in Peoria, IL. Under the RN, you will help create a therapeutic environment, monitor patients, and participate in crisis interventions and group activities.

The role requires CPR and crisis intervention training within 10 days, with shift flexibility and duties including discharge support and door-to-care coordination. Join a compassionate team focused on patient well-being.