Travel Mental Health Technician - Behavioral Medical Unit

Mental Health Technician – Behavioral Medical Unit Department: Behavioral Medical Unit Location: St. Helena, CA Start Date: 06/22/2026 End Date: 08/30/2026 Shift: Night Shift Schedule: 3 x 12-hour shifts (1830 – 0700) Call Requirement: None Position Overview As a Mental Health Technician in our Behavioral Medical Unit, you will play a vital role in supporting patients experiencing emotional, cognitive, and behavioral challenges. Working under the supervision of a Registered Nurse (RN), you will provide direct and indirect patient care while helping create a safe, therapeutic, and compassionate healing environment. This is an excellent opportunity for professionals who thrive in behavioral health settings and are committed to delivering empathetic, patient-centered care. What You’ll Do Patient Care & Therapeutic Support Assist patients with activities of daily living (ADLs), including bathing, dressing, hygiene, ambulation, and therapeutic participation Support psychosocial and behavioral interventions under RN supervision Conduct patient safety checks and assist with meal supervision Observe and report behavioral or physical changes to nursing staff Participate in therapeutic activities and structured group processes Behavioral Health Interventions Utilize de-escalation techniques and intervention strategies when necessary Assist with seclusion and restraint interventions according to policy Foster a supportive, healing environment through compassionate communication Encourage patient engagement and coping skill development Clinical & Administrative Support Assist with data collection and patient monitoring Document patient care activities accurately and timely Prepare admission charts, complete routine forms, and support clerical operations Collaborate with interdisciplinary care teams to implement individualized care plans Qualifications Required High School Diploma or GED Current AHA-BLS or ARC-BLS Certification CPI (Crisis Prevention Intervention) Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced behavioral health environment Preferred Associate’s or Technical Degree Two years of behavioral healthcare experience Nonviolent Crisis Intervention (NCI) certification Management of Assaultive Behavior certification #J-18808-Ljbffr TEEMA Solutions Group