Mental Health Technician — Safe, Caring, 12‑Hr Shifts

Three Trails Behavioral Hospital; Blue Springs (MO); On-site; USD 25,000 - 39,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation

Paid time off

Medical, dental, vision benefits

401(k) with company match

Life insurance and disability coverage

Job summary

Three Trails Behavioral Hospital in Independence, MO is seeking a dedicated Mental Health Technician (MHT) to join our team. You will work directly with patients experiencing behavioral health challenges, helping to ensure their safety and support their treatment plans.

The role involves providing direct care, maintaining a safe environment, conducting safety checks, and collaborating with nursing staff to support patient care plans. Missouri location, full-time hours with 12-hour shifts.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or equivalent.
• Associate’s or Bachelor’s degree in Psychology, Social Work, or related field (preferred).
• Previous experience in behavioral health, psychiatric care, or healthcare setting preferred.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced, high-acuity environment.
• Strong interpersonal, communication, and observational skills.
• Must be able to manage challenging behaviors with professionalism and empathy.
• Current BLS/CPR certification or ability to obtain upon hire
• Ability to work 12 hour shifts, 7:00pm-7:30am

Responsibilities

• Provide direct patient care and supervision in a behavioral health setting.
• Maintain a safe, structured, and therapeutic environment at all times.
• Conduct routine patient safety checks and observations.
• Support patients with daily living activities as appropriate.
• Respond appropriately to situations and behavioral escalations.
• Collaborate with nursing and clinical staff to support patient care plans.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Observation skills

Communication skills

Empathy

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

Associate’s or Bachelor's degree in Psychology, Social Work, or related field (preferred)

Tools

BLS/CPR certification

Job description

Three Trails Behavioral Hospital in Independence, MO is seeking a dedicated Mental Health Technician (MHT) to join our team. You will work directly with patients experiencing behavioral health challenges, helping to ensure their safety and support their treatment plans.

The role involves providing direct care, maintaining a safe environment, conducting safety checks, and collaborating with nursing staff to support patient care plans. Missouri location, full-time hours with 12-hour shifts.