Night Mental Health Tech — PRN, De-escalation & Care

Unity Health; Searcy (AR); On-site; USD 22,042,000 - 30,307,000; Part time

Job summary

Unity Health in Searcy, AR, is seeking a Mental Health Technician (MHT) to support psychiatric units. You will assist with daily activities, monitor safety, and maintain a therapeutic environment, including de-escalation of aggressive behavior.

Strong communication and dignity-focused care are essential. The role requires basic computer skills, high school education or GED, and preferred one year of relevant experience in a psychiatric addiction setting.

Qualifications

• High School or GED required; college hours are a plus.
• Minimum of one-year relevant experience preferred in psychiatric/addictive disease settings.
• Ability to plan and implement activities in a multidisciplinary setting and to use basic computer tools.

Responsibilities

• Assist with daily patient activities and monitor safety.
• Maintain a therapeutic environment and de-escalate aggressive behavior.
• Contribute to accurate documentation of patient status and interventions.
• Demonstrate strong communication and adherence to therapeutic boundaries.
• Uphold patient dignity and respect in all interactions.

Skills

Therapeutic activities planning

Computer skills

Communication skills

Rapport building

Dignity and respect to patients

Education

High School or GED

College hours

1 year relevant experience

Job description

Unity Health in Searcy, AR, is seeking a Mental Health Technician (MHT) to support psychiatric units. You will assist with daily activities, monitor safety, and maintain a therapeutic environment, including de-escalation of aggressive behavior.

Strong communication and dignity-focused care are essential. The role requires basic computer skills, high school education or GED, and preferred one year of relevant experience in a psychiatric addiction setting.