Mental Health Technician

Are you looking for a career where you can make a difference in the lives of individuals in recovery for mental health and substance use disorders? Do you thrive in a healthy and collaborative work environment where you can grow personally and professionally?


JOIN OUR TEAM of dedicated professionals in fostering hope and transforming lives. We are seeking dedicated Mental Health Technicians to support individuals in a mental health residential treatment facility providing acute stabilization. We strive to create a safe, structured and therapeutic environment where individuals receive compassionate care and essential services to promote stability and recovery. This role focuses on daily living support, crisis intervention, and monitoring, ensuring that clients receive the care and structure needed for stabilization. The ideal candidate will be patient, empathetic and committed to providing support for patient well-being.


Full-time 2nd and 3rd shift openings

Develop a career dedicated to connection, compassion, and community. Community Health Alliance is an employer that offers career opportunities with purpose.


At Community Health Alliance our employees are our greatest asset so we offer a full benefit program designed to support you and your family.

We are proud to offer a comprehensive benefits package for full-time employees:

• Affordable medical, dental and vision insurance
• Company paid Health Reimbursement Arrangement (HRA)
• Generous paid time off (PTO) & paid holidays
• Retirement plan with company match - up to 6% (full and part-time)
• Tuition and student loan reimbursement
• Career ladder - opportunities for professional growth
• Company paid life insurance
• On-the-job training provided for Qualified Mental Health Specialist (QMHS) designation

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Provide care and support to individuals while maintaining a structured, therapeutic and safe environment for clients
• Monitor and assist with self-administration of medication, ensuring compliance to policies and procedures
• Implement individualized personal care plans for each client with a focus on individual goals and needs
• Observe and document client behaviors, mood changes and progress to the treatment team
• De-escalate and respond to crisis situations using approved intervention techniques
• Facilitate group activities and structured skill-building exercises to promote independence and coping strategies
• Work collaboratively with clinical staff, nurses, physicians and management staff to ensure continuity of care
• Follow all facility policies, safety procedures and confidentiality regulations to maintain compliance
• Maintain clear and professional documentation of interactions, incidents and interventions

• High School Diploma or equivalent required
• Valid Driver's License and Insurable driving record
• Reliable transportation
• Experience in behavioral health, substance use treatment or related field is preferred, but not required (on-the-job training provided)
• Ability to work collaboratively in a team-oriented environment
• Ability to maintain appropriate professional boundaries and adhere to confidentiality regulations
• Capable of strict adherence to policies and procedures
• Ability to treat clients with dignity and respect
• Competently communicates effectively verbally and in writing
• Proficient with Microsoft 365 applications, including Office Suite, Outlook and Teams
• Adept at learning and navigating electronic health record systems
• Ability to pass background checks and drug screen as required by federal and state regulations

Community Health Alliance is a leader providing the highest industry standards for health and human services. Our agencies of Sojourner Recovery Services and TLC offer a complete continuum of mental health and substance use treatment services. We equip our clients with the resources, services, and tools they need to achieve their goals and reach their highest personal potential. Community Health Alliance is proud to play a key role in helping individuals achieve a brighter and healthier future. Through innovation, integration, and collaboration of our agencies, the Community Health Alliance strengthens and empowers the individuals, families, and communities we serve.


Community Health Alliance is a drug testing Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.