Mental Health Technician - Night Shift

Mental Health Technician - Night Shift

Compensation Information: $14 - $15.33 / hour

Department (Org): Mental Health

Job Overview

The Mental Health Technician is an entry‑level position that learns to provide direct care to a specific resident population under the direction and supervision of licensed nursing staff and their designees. The role provides standard and routine psychiatric and medical nursing assistance services as part of the overall plan of care within the nursing standards and policies and procedures of the facility.

Key Responsibilities

• Assist licensed nursing personnel in providing direct services to assigned populations, such as health data collection, observation of behaviors, and activities of daily living.
• Assist residents with activities of daily living and personal hygiene, nutrition, rest, and exercise.
• Takes and records vital signs; may participate in specific treatment interventions such as coping skills, anger management, and other self‑regulating behavior.
• Provide individualized care and treatment consistent with the age and life‑span developmental needs of each resident.

Qualifications & Requirements

Education:

• High School Diploma or equivalent required.

Experience:

• One (1) year direct care experience in a mental health setting.

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