Part-Time Night Mental Health Technician — Inpatient

MiraVista Behavioral Health Center; Holyoke (MA); On-site; USD 30,000 - 37,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, and Vision

401(k) match

Paid Time Off

Tuition Reimbursement

Flexible Spending Account

Job summary

MiraVista Behavioral Health Center in Holyoke, MA seeks a part-time Mental Health Technician to provide direct patient care on an adult inpatient behavioral health unit. You will monitor patients, support families, and participate in safety and therapeutic activities during 11:00pm–7:30am shifts with weekend/holiday rotation.

The role emphasizes de-escalation, observation, and collaboration within a multidisciplinary team to maintain a safe, therapeutic milieu.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma required.
• Bachelor’s degree in psychology or human services field preferred.
• Previous PCT/PCA, CNA or Medical Assistant experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Conduct patient observation and rounds.
• Assist staff with patient care following treatment plans.
• Observe and report patient progress to staff.
• Develop therapeutic relationships while maintaining professional boundaries.
• Assist patients with activities of daily living as needed.
• Provide supervision of patients’ activities.
• Ensure safety monitoring of patients on the unit.
• Process admissions belongings.
• Complete documentation in the EMR system.
• Facilitate patient groups.
• Work with the Interdisciplinary Team.
• May float to other units as needed.

Skills

Empathy

Observation skills

Crisis de-escalation

Communication

Education

High School Diploma

Bachelor’s degree in psychology or human services

Job description

MiraVista Behavioral Health Center in Holyoke, MA seeks a part-time Mental Health Technician to provide direct patient care on an adult inpatient behavioral health unit. You will monitor patients, support families, and participate in safety and therapeutic activities during 11:00pm–7:30am shifts with weekend/holiday rotation.

The role emphasizes de-escalation, observation, and collaboration within a multidisciplinary team to maintain a safe, therapeutic milieu.