Mental Health Technician - Per-Diem Nights

Position Overview

We are seeking Per-Diem night shift Mental Health Technicians to provide in-patient care to adolescent and adult patients who are undergoing psychiatric care. Make a difference in someone's life by joining the Thrive Behavioral Hospital team!

Schedule: Must work a minimum of four (4) 12-hour shifts per month; Must work 2 holiday shifts per year; Shift hours: 7:00 pm – 7:30 am

Key Responsibilities

• Conduct and document 5 or 15-minute safety checks.
• Monitor patients for changes in behavior, mood, appearance, and safety.
• Promptly report unsafe behaviors, escalation, or medical concerns to nursing staff.
• Provide minimal assistance with ADLs (bathing, grooming, toileting, meals) as appropriate.
• Ensure patients maintain appropriate hygiene, clothing, and room cleanliness.
• Utilize trauma-informed communication and de-escalation techniques.
• Participate in milieu management to create a safe, structured environment.
• Redirect inappropriate behavior and reinforce positive coping skills.
• Lead or assist with groups and recreational activities.
• Assist in the transport of patients to groups and meals throughout the hospital.
• Respond immediately to codes or behavioral emergencies.
• Assist in safe physical intervention or holds as trained (Handle with Care).
• Conduct room searches, perform contraband checks, and ensure unit safety compliance.
• Monitor for elopement risk, self-harm behaviors, or aggression.
• Obtain and record vital signs as assigned.
• Gather and log patient belongings, complete body checks, and update inventories.

Required Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required
• Current and timely renewal of CPR certification for healthcare professionals
• Annual professional Handle with Care certification – training and certification provided by Thrive Behavioral Hospital

Preferred Qualifications

• Coursework in behavioral sciences preferred
• Experience in a psychiatric hospital or residential treatment center preferred