Mental Health Technician — Impactful Care in Corrections

Wellpath; Arkansas; On-site; USD 32,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

Dental benefits

Vision benefits

Paid time off

401k plan

DailyPay

Tuition assistance

EAP

Job summary

Wellpath is hiring a Mental Health Technician to join our ARDOC team in Arkansas. The role provides direct mental health services to incarcerated patients under supervision, with emphasis on assessment, therapy, and recovery support.

We offer ongoing training, a mission-driven culture, and opportunities for growth. Eligible candidates must reside in the United States and have a bachelor’s degree in a related field along with CPR certification.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in mental health or social science field from an accredited college or university.
• CPR certification required.

Responsibilities

• Provide mental health services and conduct regular mental health checks and rounds with patients under the direction of a licensed Mental Health Professional in accordance with relevant professional organizations and state guidelines.
• Provide psycho-social-educational programming and activities for groups and individuals to improve the social, cognitive, problem-solving, and daily living skills of incarcerated patients.
• Triage mental health concerns of incarcerated patients and provide consultation services as assigned.
• Participate in release continuity of care planning for patients, train staff in human behavior and mental health issues, and maintain patient confidentiality while interrelating effectively with patients, staff, and outside support agencies.
• Comply with employee standards of the facility, apply principles of critical thinking, sound judgment, and work under stress on a regular basis.

Skills

Mental health

Therapy support

Patient care

Education

Bachelor’s degree in mental health/social science fields

CPR certification

Job description

Wellpath is hiring a Mental Health Technician to join our ARDOC team in Arkansas. The role provides direct mental health services to incarcerated patients under supervision, with emphasis on assessment, therapy, and recovery support.

We offer ongoing training, a mission-driven culture, and opportunities for growth. Eligible candidates must reside in the United States and have a bachelor’s degree in a related field along with CPR certification.