Mental Health Technician - Per Diem

Adams Clinical, Inc.; Dallas (TX); On-site; USD 28,000 - 33,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) matching

Job summary

Adams Clinical, Inc. seeks a Per Diem Mental Health Technician for our Dallas inpatient research facility.

You will provide direct care, supervise participants, and help maintain a therapeutic environment under the guidance of the In-patient Unit Manager and Clinical Research Coordinators. Responsibilities include safety monitoring, basic clinical duties, specimen collection as needed, phlebotomy, and detailed shift documentation.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality and adhere to ethical standards.
• Willingness to become phlebotomy trained as provided by site.
• Experience in inpatient psychiatric units is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Provide therapeutic interaction and de-escalation as needed.
• Review handoff reports and document shifts accurately.
• Confirm unit transitions, assessments, and visits.
• Conduct wellness checks and maintain proper documentation.
• Supervise meals, hygiene routines, and evening activities.
• Monitor and document medication administration; assist with admissions/discharges.

Skills

Confidentiality

MS Office

Phlebotomy training

Paramedic exp

Medical assistant exp

Psychiatric unit exp

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Join Us in Shaping the Future of Clinical Research

Adams Clinical is a leading clinical trial site network committed to accelerating the development of life-changing medicines. Our mission is simple: deliver uncompromising data quality, safety, and diverse enrollment to advance healthcare. Our vision is to set the gold standard for clinical trial excellence. We believe our people make the difference. Guided by our core values—Scientific Rigor, Operational Excellence, Commitment to Sponsors and Participants, and Authentic Collaboration—we create an environment where meaningful work drives meaningful change.

At Adams Clinical, you’ll find:

• A culture of respect, transparency, and continuous improvement
• Opportunities for professional growth and learning
• A team dedicated to improving lives through innovation and integrity

If you’re passionate about making an impact in clinical research and want to be part of a collaborative, mission-driven organization, we’d love to have you on our team.

Job Role

Adams Clinical is seeking applicants for the Per Diem Mental Health Technician role within our inpatient research facility at our Dallas location. This role plays an essential role in ensuring participant safety and maintaining a therapeutic environment within our overnight inpatient research facility. This position supports ongoing clinical trials by providing direct care, supervision, and engagement with research participants under the guidance of the In-patient Unit Manager, Clinical Research Coordinators, and the Principal Investigator.

The MHT also assists with basic clinical and laboratory tasks, contributing to protocol adherence and overall research integrity.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide therapeutic interaction and manage behavioral changes using verbal de-escalation.
• Review handoff reports and prepare detailed shift documentation.
• Confirm unit transitions, assessments, and research visits.
• Conduct wellness checks every 15 minutes and ensure proper documentation.
• Supervise smoke breaks, assist with meals (especially weekends), and evening hygiene routines.
• Support or co-facilitate scheduled activities.
• Monitor, assist, and document medication administration.
• Oversee laundry use and maintain orderly rooms.
• Follow daily checklist and activity schedule.
• Maintain continuous participant observation for safety and therapeutic environment.
• Assist with admissions, discharges, and participant orientation.
• Complete all documentation, including incident reports.
• Collaborate with research and clinical staff for protocol compliance.
• Manage and document behavioral or emotional escalations.
• Take vital signs, collect specimens, and perform phlebotomy as needed.
• Handle, process, and document lab samples per protocol.

Shifts Available

• Shifts available: 1st Shift (7:00 AM – 3:30 PM); 2nd Shift (3:00 PM – 11:30 PM); 3rd Shift (11:00 PM – 7:30 AM)
• Weekend or overnight availability (Fri–Sun) strongly preferred
• Opportunities for double shifts may be available based on operational needs.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalentrequired.
• Please note: Adams Clinical does not offer differential pay rates between shifts.
• Ability tomaintainconfidentiality and adhere to ethical standards.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite.
• Must be willing to become phlebotomy trained (training provided by site).
• Prior experience with in-patient psychiatric units or working with patients with psychiatric disorders is a plus.
• Paramedic and/or medical assistant experience is a plus.

Pay

$20.00 - $24.00 per hour

• 401(k) matching

Adams Clinical is committed to being an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer. We focus on hiring and nurturing top talent. All employment decisions, including recruitment, hiring, promotion, compensation, transfer, training, discipline, and termination, are made based on the candidate's or employee's qualifications relevant to the position. These decisions are made without regard to age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, genetic information, race, color, creed, religion, ethnicity, national origin, citizenship, disability, marital status, military status, pregnancy, or any other legally protected status.

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