Mental Health Tech

Acadia Healthcare • Indianapolis, IN

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About The Position

The Mental Health Tech provides personal care services to patients at the facility under the direction of clinical or nursing leadership. The role helps maintain patient safety and a positive, supportive, and structured environment. The Mental Health Tech is expected to interact with patients professionally and empathetically, respond to unmet needs and complaints, and recognize patient safety as a priority. For Resource Treatment Facility, the position is under the direction of the Milieu-Manager.

This is a part-time position working every or every other Saturday and Sunday. Openings are available on first, second, and third shifts. The job description states that the base rate may increase from $16 per hour to $20 per hour over 18 months through the BHA Career Ladder.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• At least 21 years of age.
• CPR certification required; training is available upon hire and offered by the facility.
• De-escalation and restraint certification required; training is available upon hire and offered by the facility.

Nice To Haves

• Six months or more of experience working with the specific population of the facility is preferred.
• First aid may be required based on state or facility requirements.

Responsibilities

• Prioritize patient safety and provide excellent customer service.
• Support patient well-being in a positive, supportive, and structured environment.
• Conduct safety checks and provide supervision at 15-minute intervals, as noted in special precautions, or according to individualized supervision guidelines.
• Document timely, accurate, and appropriate clinical information in patient medical records.
• Help maintain a safe, secure, and comfortable environment for patients, significant others, and staff.
• Interact routinely with patients, observe behavior, and communicate significant observations to nursing staff.
• May oversee or assist patients with activities of daily living, including toileting, bathing, dressing, grooming, oral hygiene, meals, snacks, hydration, and changing bed linens.
• May obtain and document patients’ vital signs, height, and weight as assigned.
• Facilitate patient educational and rehabilitative groups on topics such as social skills, coping skills, anger management, and independent living skills.
• Engage patients in activities and interactions designed to encourage progress toward treatment goals.
• Complete and maintain required documentation.
• Assist with follow-up and paperwork related to incidents and events at the facility.
• May provide patient transportation or coordinate transportation with appropriate staff.
• Respond professionally and empathetically to customers, acknowledge unmet patient needs, and work to resolve complaints.
• Perform other functions and tasks as assigned.

Benefits

• EarnIn Next Day Pay Benefit is mentioned; applicants are advised to ask their recruiter about it.
• BHA Career Ladder offers the potential to increase the base rate from $16 per hour to $20 per hour in 18 months.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Education Level: High school or GED