Mental Health Technician (MHT)

Westborough Behavioral Healthcare Hospital; Westborough (MA); On-site; USD 40,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking dedicated Mental Health Technicians to join their expanding team. This role offers various shifts and a competitive sign-on bonus, providing a unique opportunity to make a difference in the lives of patients. You will work closely with a supportive team, ensuring a safe and therapeutic environment while assisting patients in their daily activities. With a focus on integrity, compassion, and teamwork, this position allows you to contribute to meaningful patient care in a dynamic healthcare setting. Join us in making a positive impact on mental health treatment!

Benefits

401K

Excellent Medical, Dental, Vision, and Prescription Drug Plan

Generous Paid Time Off

Tuition Reimbursement

Employee Assistance Program

Pet Insurance

Basic AD&D and Life Insurance

Short and Long Term Disability

Health and Dependent Savings Accounts

Qualifications

• High school diploma required; Bachelor's in Psychology preferred.
• Experience in behavioral healthcare is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Conduct patient observation and rounds according to policy.
• Assist patients with daily living activities and provide supervision.

Skills

Patient Observation

Therapeutic Relationship Development

Activities of Daily Living Assistance

Integrity and Ethical Awareness

Education

High School Diploma

Bachelor's Degree in Psychology

Job description

$3000 Sign on Bonus for Full-Time Positions - Various Shifts Available (7:00AM-3:00PM, 3:00PM-11:00PM or 11:00PM-7:00AM)

We are expanding our units and we need caring, professional MHTs immediately!

This opportunity has variable time commitments (Full-Time- Days, Evenings and Nights) with opportunities for additional hours.

Job Overview:

The Mental Health Technician, under the supervision of the Charge Nurse. The Mental Health Technician is responsible for maintaining a safe therapeutic milieu grounded in Westborough Behavioral Healthcare Hospital’s mission and core therapeutic principles.

Primary responsibilities include:

• Conducts patient observation and rounds according to defined policy and procedure
• Observes and monitors patient’s progress and reports observations to appropriate staff.
• Ability to develop a therapeutic relationship while maintaining professional boundaries.
• Assists patients with activities of daily living skills as necessary.
• Provide appropriate supervision of patients’ activities.
• All team members are expected to consistently demonstrate our values of integrity, compassion, respect, diversity, teamwork, excellence and innovation in their work activities and interactions.

Education and/or Licensure:

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Bachelor's degree preferred. Psychology degree preferred.

Experience:

• Experience in an inpatient or outpatient behavioral healthcare treatment facility is a plus.
• Positive attitude, integrity, and ethical awareness
• Ability to adapt to a fast pace environment

• Competitive Compensation
• 401K
• Excellent Medical, Dental, Vision, and Prescription Drug Plan
• Generous Paid Time Off
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Employee Assistance Program
• Pet Insurance
• Basic AD&D and Life
• Short and Long Term Disability
• Health and Dependent Savings Accounts

Who are we:

Westborough Behavioral Healthcare Hospital (WBHH) provides psychiatric stabilization and dual diagnosis treatments for Children, Special Needs and Adult populations in both inpatient and outpatient settings. Our goal is to ensure patients and their loved ones feel comfortable and are well informed regarding treatment options.

We are conveniently located in Westborough near the intersection of Route 495 and Route 9. The hospital operates 24/7 with multiple shifts available.