Mental Health Technician - Day Shift, Full-Time, $20-$24/hr

Socket.dev; Plainfield (IN); On-site; USD 28,000 - 33,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) + matching

Health insurance

Vision insurance

Dental insurance

Paid time off

Paid Holidays

Cafeteria on site

Employee engagement events

Employee assistance program

Employee recognition program

Free parking

Job summary

Hendricks Behavioral Hospital in Plainfield, IN seeks a dedicated Mental Health Technician. You will work under an RN to provide continuous patient care, supervision, and positive role modeling for adolescents to geriatrics in a therapeutic setting.

The role requires CNA/NAR certification and at least 1 year of related experience; a degree in social work, psychology, or related field is preferred. Benefits include health insurance and paid time off, with on-site cafeteria and parking.

Qualifications

• High School Degree or equivalent preferred; CNA/NAR required; degree in therapeutic discipline preferred.
• One year of related psychiatric care experience preferred.
• Knowledge of mental illness and therapeutic care approaches preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide continuous care, supervision, and positive role modeling to patients.
• Work under guidance of a Registered Nurse to create a therapeutic environment.
• Record vital signs accurately and report changes to the RN.

Skills

Vital signs

Crisis intervention

Patient care

Communication

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) / NAR

Bachelors in social work/psychology (preferred)

Tools

CPI techniques

Job description

Hendricks Behavioral Hospital in Plainfield, IN seeks a dedicated Mental Health Technician. You will work under an RN to provide continuous patient care, supervision, and positive role modeling for adolescents to geriatrics in a therapeutic setting.

The role requires CNA/NAR certification and at least 1 year of related experience; a degree in social work, psychology, or related field is preferred. Benefits include health insurance and paid time off, with on-site cafeteria and parking.