Psychiatric Technician: Compassionate Mental Health Support

Pine Rest Christian Mental Health Services; Grand Rapids (MI); On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision & life-ins

403(b) retirement match

Generous PTO

Tuition assistance

Employee Assistance Program

Davenport University tuition discounts

Job summary

Pine Rest Christian Mental Health Services is seeking a Psychiatric Technician, Nurse Tech, or Behavioral Health Professional on-site in Grand Rapids, MI. You will deliver compassionate physical and emotional care to clients with mental health needs, support safety and crisis prevention, and assist with program planning and documentation.

The role emphasizes teamwork, patient-centered care, and learning opportunities through on-the-job instruction and cross-disciplinary collaboration.

Qualifications

• Completion of a minimum of six months post high school education in behavioral sciences or equivalent is preferred.
• CNA certification or one to two years of college education is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provides a safe and secure environment for persons served and staff in both individual and group settings.
• Collaborates in day‑to‑day planning/development of person served programming and implementation of programs.
• May assist persons served with personal care such as bathing, dressing, or hygiene.
• Actively participate in safety management, crisis intervention and prevention.
• Documents progress notes, medication administration, and any other relevant information.
• May be responsible for basic office duties including answering phones and using Microsoft Word.
• Assist in training new staff and promote a recovery focused environment.

Skills

Crisis intervention

Safety management

Patient care

Documentation

Team collaboration

Education

CNA certification or 1–2 years of college

Six months post-high school in behavioral sciences preferred

Tools

Microsoft Word

Job description

Pine Rest Christian Mental Health Services is seeking a Psychiatric Technician, Nurse Tech, or Behavioral Health Professional on-site in Grand Rapids, MI. You will deliver compassionate physical and emotional care to clients with mental health needs, support safety and crisis prevention, and assist with program planning and documentation.

The role emphasizes teamwork, patient-centered care, and learning opportunities through on-the-job instruction and cross-disciplinary collaboration.