Part-Time Mental Health Technician - Flexible Shifts

Meadowview Behavioral Hospital; Peoria (IL); On-site; USD 25,000 - 32,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) + matching

Health insurance

Life insurance (2x salary)

Vision insurance

Long-term disability insurance

Paid time off

Paid holidays

Employee engagement events

Employee assistance program

Employee recognition program

Free parking

Job summary

Meadowview Behavioral Hospital is seeking a part-time Mental Health Technician (MHT) to join our treatment team in Peoria, IL. Under RN supervision, you will provide ongoing care, supervision, and positive role modeling to patients, helping create a therapeutic environment that supports well-being.

The role requires CPR and crisis intervention training; education ranges from a high school diploma to related degrees, with experience in psychiatric care preferred.

Qualifications

• Education: High School Diploma or equivalent; CNA/NAR required; related degree preferred.
• Experience: One year of related psychiatric patient care preferred.
• CPR certification and crisis intervention training within 10 days of employment; flexible hours may be required.

Responsibilities

• Accurately record vital signs.
• Exercise judgment in patient interactions and report changes to the RN.
• Follow therapeutic interventions outlined by the treatment team and provide input for revisions.
• Employ crisis-intervention techniques, lead MHT groups, and use CPI techniques.
• Assist patients through discharge and help with adjustments to life changes and personal hygiene.
• Assist with hospital codes.
• Comply with policies for a safe, clean, and therapeutic environment.

Skills

CPR certification

Crisis intervention

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

CNA/NAR certification

Related degree (social work/psychology/human services)

Job description

Meadowview Behavioral Hospital is seeking a part-time Mental Health Technician (MHT) to join our treatment team in Peoria, IL. Under RN supervision, you will provide ongoing care, supervision, and positive role modeling to patients, helping create a therapeutic environment that supports well-being.

The role requires CPR and crisis intervention training; education ranges from a high school diploma to related degrees, with experience in psychiatric care preferred.