Mental Health Technician - Per Diem
About The Position
Adams Clinical is seeking a Per Diem Mental Health Technician for its inpatient research facility in Dallas. The role supports clinical trials by providing direct care, supervision, and engagement with research participants, helping maintain participant safety and a therapeutic environment. The technician works under the guidance of the In-patient Unit Manager, Clinical Research Coordinators, and Principal Investigator, and assists with basic clinical and laboratory tasks in support of protocol adherence and research integrity. Available shifts are 7:00 AM–3:30 PM, 3:00 PM–11:30 PM, and 11:00 PM–7:30 AM. Weekend or overnight availability from Friday through Sunday is strongly preferred. Double shifts may be available based on operational needs. Adams Clinical does not offer different pay rates between shifts. Pay is $20.00–$24.00 per hour.
Requirements
- High school diploma or equivalent.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
- Ability to maintain confidentiality and adhere to ethical standards.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite.
- Willingness to become phlebotomy trained; training is provided by the site.
Nice To Haves
- Prior experience in inpatient psychiatric units or working with patients with psychiatric disorders.
- Paramedic and/or medical assistant experience.
- Weekend or overnight availability, Friday through Sunday.
Responsibilities
- Provide therapeutic interaction and manage behavioral changes using verbal de-escalation.
- Review handoff reports and prepare detailed shift documentation.
- Confirm unit transitions, assessments, and research visits.
- Conduct and document wellness checks every 15 minutes.
- Supervise smoke breaks, assist with meals (especially on weekends), and support evening hygiene routines.
- Support or co-facilitate scheduled activities.
- Monitor, assist with, and document medication administration.
- Oversee laundry use and maintain orderly rooms.
- Follow the daily checklist and activity schedule.
- Maintain continuous participant observation to support safety and a therapeutic environment.
- Assist with admissions, discharges, and participant orientation.
- Complete documentation, including incident reports.
- Collaborate with research and clinical staff to maintain protocol compliance.
- Manage and document behavioral or emotional escalations.
- Take vital signs, collect specimens, and perform phlebotomy as needed.
- Handle, process, and document laboratory samples according to protocol.
Benefits
- 401(k) matching
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Education Level
High school or GED
