Mental Health Technician - Day Shift, Growth & Benefits

Michiana Behavioral Health; Indiana, Northern (PA, KY); Hybrid; USD 18,000 - 28,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation

Excellent Medical, Dental, Vision

Job summary

Michiana Behavioral Health in Plymouth, Indiana, seeks a Mental Health Technician for the day shift (6:00 am - 2:30 pm). The role focuses on active patient care, supervision, and role modeling within the treatment team in a therapeutic setting.

Responsibilities include initiating patient orientation, assisting with daily living activities, and maintaining safe, therapeutic boundaries under nurse supervision. Ongoing weekend rotation and overtime may be required.

Qualifications

• High School Graduate or equivalent.
• College degree a plus.
• Willing to train individuals passionate about mental health and addiction disorders.
• Hours: 40 hours/week, day shift 6:00 a.m. – 2:30 p.m. with rotating weekends.
• Overtime and flexible hours may be required.

Responsibilities

• Orient patient to unit and program.
• Carry out teaching activities under nurse supervision.
• Provide continuous patient care and assist patients in all areas.
• Establish and maintain therapeutic boundaries per training.
• Observe patients at all times.
• Assist patients with activities of daily living.
• Follow universal precautions and safety guidelines.

Skills

Compassionate care

Team collaboration

Patience

Observation

Education

High School Diploma

College degree a plus

Job description

Michiana Behavioral Health in Plymouth, Indiana, seeks a Mental Health Technician for the day shift (6:00 am - 2:30 pm). The role focuses on active patient care, supervision, and role modeling within the treatment team in a therapeutic setting.

Responsibilities include initiating patient orientation, assisting with daily living activities, and maintaining safe, therapeutic boundaries under nurse supervision. Ongoing weekend rotation and overtime may be required.