Mental Health Technician II

Columbus Regional Health; Columbus (IN); On-site; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking dedicated Mental Health Technicians to join their secure inpatient unit in Columbus. This role is crucial for patient safety and experience, providing individualized care to adults facing acute mental illness. Candidates will work closely with nursing staff to engage patients, assist in daily activities, and contribute to a therapeutic environment. With a competitive hourly rate and potential signing bonus, this position offers a rewarding opportunity to make a difference in the lives of others. If you are passionate about mental health and patient care, this role is perfect for you.

Qualifications

• Must have AA or equivalent for Mental Health Tech I or Bachelor's for Tech II.
• BLS certification required within 30 days of hire.

Responsibilities

• Engage patients through daily living activities and vital signs monitoring.
• Provide 1:1 supervision and lead patient group meetings.

Skills

Patient Engagement

Crisis Prevention Techniques

Basic Life Support (BLS)

Education

AA or equivalent from a two-year college

Bachelor's degree in a behaviorally related field

Job description

Columbus Regional Hospital · Psychiatric Adult Unit_CRH

Columbus , IN

Technical

Posted 05/05/2025

Potential for $4.5k signing bonus on select Mental Health Technician positions!

Ask CRH Recruiting about eligibility requirements via email or phone [phone]).

What you need to know about this position:

1. Our Mental Health unit, housed on the Columbus Regional Health campus, is an 18-bed secure inpatient unit treating adults 18 and older experiencing acute mental illness.
2. We provide individualized treatment plans tailored to each patient's circumstances and goals.
3. As a Mental Health Technician, you play a vital role in patient safety and experience; you are often the first face a patient sees upon entering the unit and the most frequent contact.
4. You will work with a nurse to engage patients through activities such as answering call lights, assisting with daily living activities, taking vital signs, and contributing to a safe, therapeutic environment. This may include providing 1:1 supervision, using crisis prevention techniques, and leading patient group meetings.
5. The starting hourly rate ranges from $16.65 for a Mental Health Tech I to $17.92 for a Mental Health Tech II. Compensation is based on experience and may include shift differentials and premium pay. Benefits are available for qualifying positions.
6. The schedule typically involves two 8-hour shifts per week (16 hours total), with start/end times around 7:00 am to 3:30 pm, including holiday and weekend shifts.

What is required for this position:

1. Upon hire, you must have:
   • Mental Health Tech I: AA or equivalent from a two-year college or technical school, or 6 months to 1 year of related experience/training, or an equivalent combination.
   • Mental Health Tech II: Bachelor's degree in a behaviorally related field or at least 2 years of related experience/training.
2. Within 30 days of hire, you must obtain:
   • Basic Life Support (BLS) certification.
3. Within 60 days of hire, you must obtain:
   • Handle with Care Certification.
4. This position involves frequent standing, walking, pushing/pulling, and occasionally using hands for handling objects, reaching, climbing, stooping, kneeling, crouching, crawling, talking, hearing, tasting, and smelling. You must frequently lift/move over 100 lbs.