Job Summary The Mental Health Technician (MHT) provides direct patient care to all patients with emotional or psychiatric disorders; supports therapeutic setting; and ensures safety and well-being of patients. Carry out general nursing assistance necessary to treatment of adolescent, adult, or older adult patients as assigned. Essential Duties: + Monitors and assists patients, working under the direction of nursing and medical staff including areas of daily living and activities. + Record and maintain patient information, such as vital signs, eating habits, behavior, and daily observation notes. + Lead and accompany patients to and from activities, examinations and treatments as assigned. + Assists patients in becoming accustomed to daily routines and encourages them to participate in social and recreational activities to promote rehabilitation. + Under the direction of professional staff; redirect or restrain patients using SAMA techniques in order to prevent injury to themselves or others. + Promptly reports patient issues to the RN on duty. + Performs other related duties as assigned by professional staff. Requirements Education and/or Licensure – High School degree (or equivalent). Must possess or obtain a valid CPR certification and SAMA training within 30 days of hire. Experience – None required. Prior psychiatric healthcare experience helpful. Additional Requirements – None Benefits + Health Insurance + Vision Insurance + Dental Insurance + 401K Retirement Plan + Healthcare Spending Account + Dependent Care Spending Account + PTO Plan with Holiday Premium Pay + Life Insurance (Supplemental Life, Term, and Universal plans are also available.) + Short and Long-Term Disability (with additional buy-in opportunities)