Mental Health Technician (MHT) NOC

Job Description

Job Description

Description:

Mental Health Technician (MHT)  

Compensation: $16-$18/HR based on experience.

Differential pay offered on certain days/shifts.

Responsibilities:  

• Provide therapeutic support to psychiatric patients under direct supervision. 
• Observe, encourage, and record patient activities and progress. 
• Ensure patient safety by being vigilant and minimizing risks. 
• Act as a professional role model and communicate effectively with the treatment team. 
• Adjust therapeutic approach based on patient acuity, age, gender, and culture. 

Populations Served:  

• Child (1-12 years), Adolescent (13-17 years), Adult (18-64 years), Geriatric (65+ years). 

Essential Job Functions:  

• Customer service, nursing services, and therapeutic milieu support. 
• Safely perform vital signs, assist with personal hygiene, and accompany patients to medical appointments. 
• Maintain confidentiality of patient records and adhere to patient rights. 

Work Environment:  

• An indoor climate-controlled environment with exposure to psychiatric patients. 
• Physical requirements include sitting, stooping, standing, walking, and lifting up to 35 lbs. 
• Ability to work outside of routine hours, including holidays and weekends. 

Employee Acknowledgement:  

• Agree to perform essential job functions and work beyond routine hours. 
• Understand the 24/7 operation and potential adjustments to work assignments. 
• If interested, please apply with your qualifications and confirmation of understanding the job requirements. 

  Requirements:  

• High school diploma or equivalent; preference for behavioral sciences degree or relevant coursework. 
• Knowledge of psychotropic medications and cultural sensitivity. 
• Adherence to program policies and procedures. 
• Strong documentation and communication skills. 
• CPR certification, annual skills verification, and Crisis Prevention Intervention (CPI) certification.