Psychiatric Technician: Full and Part Time, 2nd Shift

Pine Rest Christian Mental Health Services; Grand Rapids (MI); On-site; USD 22,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance

403(b) Plan

Generous PTO

Tuition Assistance

Employee Assistance Program

DU Tuition Discounts

Job summary

Pine Rest Christian Mental Health Services is seeking caregivers for onsite roles in Grand Rapids, MI. The position involves patient care for individuals with mental health needs, safety monitoring, crisis intervention, and daily living assistance.

Onsite shifts may include weekends/holidays. CNA preferred or related education is welcomed as part of a supportive, mission-driven team.

Qualifications

• Minimum 6 months post‑secondary education in behavioral sciences or equivalent (preferred).
• CNA certification or 1–2 years of college coursework (preferred).

Responsibilities

• Provide physical and emotional care to patients with mental illness or developmental delays.
• Maintain a safe, therapeutic environment and participate in crisis interventions, safety monitoring, and de‑escalation.
• Assist with activities of daily living (bathing, grooming, dressing, toileting, etc.).
• Document and report patient behaviors, progress, medications, and safety concerns.
• Support individual treatment plans and a recovery‑focused, person‑centered approach.
• Facilitate group activities, skill‑building, and patient education.
• Perform unit and household duties (cleaning, laundry, meal prep).
• Escort and transport patients to appointments and community outings.
• Conduct safety checks, searches, and drug testing as needed.
• Role model Pine Rest's mission, values, and professionalism, assist in training, and perform basic administrative tasks.

Skills

Crisis intervention

Patient safety

Documentation

Education

CNA certification

Post-secondary education in behavioral sciences

Job description

Who Are We?

We at Pine Rest believe in the power of healing and that everyone in our community has the right to expert care for mental health and substance use disorders. We are much more than just the third largest non‑profit behavioral health system in the country, our 220‑acre main campus, and our network of clinical sites across Michigan. We are a tight‑knit community of healers who witness the impact of our life‑changing work each day.

Cost Center

Scheduled Weekly Hours

0

Work Shift

Shift & Status

Full and Part Time, 2nd Shift

3:00pm-11:30pm

Who Are We?

We at Pine Rest believe in the power of healing and that everyone in our community has the right to expert care for mental health and substance use disorders. We are much more than just the third largest non‑profit behavioral health system in the country, our 220‑acre main campus, and our network of clinical sites across Michigan. We are a tight‑knit community of healers who witness the impact of our life‑changing work each day. Each day, we are closing the gaps in access to care. We are innovating through leading‑edge research, testing, programs, and treatment modalities that others replicate across the country. Our services include a state‑of‑the‑art psychiatric urgent care center and a soon‑to‑be‑built pediatric behavioral health center, outpatient, inpatient, partial hospitalization (day programs), assessment and testing, residential, addiction treatment and specialty services such as crisis response, employee assistance programs, forensic psychiatry and psychology, and neuromodulation. On‑the‑job educational programs for nurses, psychologists, advanced practice providers, psychiatrists, and chaplains are equipping the next generation of care providers. We are passionate about serving and are honored to be a part of this incredible work.

Benefits & Incentives

• Medical, dental, vision & life insurance
• 403(b) retirement plan with Pine Rest match
• Generous PTO for full- and part-time employees
• Tuition assistance & loan forgiveness
• Employee Assistance Program (therapy, legal, financial, gym discounts, and more)
• Davenport University tuition discounts for employees and family members

Key Responsibilities

• Provide physical and emotional care to patients with mental illness or developmental delays
• Maintain a safe, therapeutic environment and participate in crisis interventions, safety monitoring, and de‑escalation
• Assist with activities of daily living (bathing, grooming, dressing, toileting, etc.)
• Document and report patient behaviors, progress, medications, and safety concerns
• Support individual treatment plans and a recovery‑focused, person‑centered approach
• Facilitate group activities, skill‑building, and patient education
• Perform unit and household duties (cleaning, laundry, meal prep)
• Escort and transport patients to appointments and community outings
• Conduct safety checks, searches, and drug testing as needed
• Role model Pine Rest's mission, values, and professionalism, assist in training, and perform basic administrative tasks

Education & Experience

• Minimum 6 months post‑secondary education in behavioral sciences or equivalent (preferred)
• CNA certification or 1–2 years of college coursework (preferred)

Schedule

• Onsite position
• May include weekends and holidays

Additional Information

• Pine Rest is an Equal Opportunity Employer
• Employment is contingent upon criminal background check, education verification, and drug screening

The equivalent base pay range for this position is $15.57 - $21.79. Your interview and offer letter will specify whether the role is hourly or salaried. Please note that this range does not include potential shift differentials, incentives, or bonuses, which may be part of the total compensation package. Final base pay will be determined based on location, experience, education, certifications, and FTE status.