Mental Health Technician - Psychiatric Care Unit, Part Time, Rotating

Dartmouth-Hitchcock; Lebanon (NH); On-site; USD 30,000 - 50,000; Part time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking dedicated Mental Health Technicians to support high-risk patients in a therapeutic environment. This role emphasizes safety and compassionate care, requiring emotional intelligence and a passion for behavioral health. As part of a multidisciplinary team, you will provide essential one-on-one support, assist with daily living activities, and ensure a clean and safe workspace. With flexible part-time hours, this position offers a unique opportunity to make a meaningful impact in the lives of those in need. If you thrive in a collaborative setting and are committed to patient care, this role is perfect for you.

Qualifications

• Passion for working in behavioral health with a focus on patient safety.
• Experience in healthcare or mental health preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide continuous care and supervision of patients in a safe environment.
• Assist with routine patient care activities under RN supervision.

Skills

Empathy

Emotional Intelligence

Communication Skills

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Associate’s or Bachelor’s degree in mental health

Job description

Overview

Our Mental Health Technicians support our high risk mental health patients. Our highest priority for these patients is safety and delivering a therapeutic environment.

Successful candidates will have a passion for working in behavioral health, demonstrating empathy, compassionate caring, and a high level of emotional intelligence, providing one on one support to patients.

This position is PT 24hr/week on a rotating shift. The shifts will rotate from 7a-7p, 7p-7a and include weekdays, overnights, weekends and holidays.

Responsibilities

1. As a member of an interdisciplinary team, provide continuous care and supervision of patients to ensure a safe and secure environment.
2. Under the supervision of a Registered Nurse, assist with routine patient care activities including: assisting patients with activities of daily living, obtaining clinical data (vital signs, height and weight, collecting specimens) and performing point of care.
3. Assist in maintaining a clean and safe work environment by keeping the hallways clear of excess equipment, emptying linen bags, etc.
4. Assist visitors and answer telephones.
5. Follow and participate in patient’s plan of care.
6. Assist with the management of aggressive patients.
7. Assist in monitoring and/or care of patients who require close observation (suicidal/elopement risks, patients in restraints and/or seclusion).
8. Collaborate with the multidisciplinary team to establish goals and restrictions of privileges based on the patients' behavior and level of care.
9. Perform other duties as required or assigned.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• Associate’s or Bachelor’s degree in mental health or human services related field preferred.
• Previous experience in healthcare or mental health preferred.
• Excellent communication skills desired with the ability to work collaboratively as a member of a multi-disciplinary team.
• Complete required Workplace Violence Prevention Training within 6 months of hire.

Required Licensure/Certifications

• None