Mental Health Technician (MHT) - Psychiatric Unit

PeaceHealth • Eugene, OR

3d • Onsite

About The Position

PeaceHealth Sacred Heart Medical Center is hiring a Mental Health Technician for its Psychiatric Unit in Eugene, Oregon. This full-time, 0.90 FTE position works the evening shift, 1500–2330. The role supports patients in an acute inpatient psychiatric setting through meaningful engagement, observation, daily living assistance, and coordinated care with nurses and other caregivers. The technician helps maintain a safe, therapeutic environment and contributes observations that inform patient safety, treatment planning, and recovery.

The position may involve assisting with seclusion and restraint procedures, admissions, and patient transportation. The technician also supports therapeutic groups and structured activities, documents patient observations, and helps maintain clean, organized, and prepared care areas. PeaceHealth describes its culture as grounded in compassion, respect, collaboration, inclusivity, and recovery-focused care.

Requirements

• One year of experience in an acute care psychiatric facility, or recent experience supporting individuals with behavioral health needs in a psychiatric setting, or at least 20 shifts floating to an inpatient psychiatric unit as a CNA.
• Current Oregon CNA certification or Oregon EMT-B certification.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification upon hire, obtained through the American Heart Association or American Red Cross.
• Demonstrated ability to work effectively with psychiatric patients.
• Strong observation, communication, and problem-solving skills.
• Experience with patient de-escalation techniques, restraint, and seclusion practices.
• Graduate of a Certified Nursing Assistant Acute Care Program or EMT Program.
• Crisis Intervention Certification within 90 days of hire.

Nice To Haves

• College coursework in Psychology or another health-related field.
• Previous acute care or inpatient psychiatric experience.

Responsibilities

• Build rapport and engage with patients throughout the day.
• Monitor patient well-being and observe changes in behavior, mood, and safety needs.
• Document observations clearly and accurately.
• Assist patients with daily living activities, including hygiene, dressing, mobility, and meals.
• Take vital signs and collect routine specimens when needed.
• Support patients during therapeutic groups and structured activities.
• Partner with nurses to provide compassionate, coordinated care.
• Use de-escalation techniques to help maintain a calm, therapeutic environment.
• Assist with seclusion and restraint procedures when necessary and monitor patient safety throughout.
• Help admit, transport, and support psychiatric patients when needed.
• Keep patient care areas clean, organized, safe, and welcoming.
• Stock supplies and ensure the unit is prepared to support patient care.
• Contribute to a culture of dignity, respect, and recovery-focused care.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision coverage.
• 403(b) retirement plan with employer contributions and matching opportunities.
• Generous paid time off.
• Employer-paid life and disability insurance.
• Tuition reimbursement and continuing education support.
• Wellness benefits.
• Expanded Employee Assistance Program (EAP) and mental health resources.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Education Level: No Education Listed