Mental Health Technician - Inpatient Behavioral Health - FT Days (3 days per week, 7:00a - 7:30p) TMC

University Health•Riverside, CA

1d•Onsite

About The Position

The Mental Health Technician works on the Mental Health Unit at the Center for Behavioral Medicine in Kansas City, Missouri. The role supports patients and helps maintain a positive, therapeutic environment while working alongside licensed nursing staff. The position is full-time, scheduled for three days per week from 7:00 a.m. to 7:30 p.m., totaling 36 hours per week. The technician provides direct patient care under nursing supervision, assists with daily activities, and helps keep the environment safe and supportive. Duties may include both clerical tasks and clinical-setting support. The position requires department orientation and classroom and clinical training equivalent to Unlicensed Assistive Personnel (UAP) regulations, unless the employee meets one of the listed criteria for waiving that training requirement.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent.
Obtain BCLS certification within 120 days of hire and maintain it for continued employment.
Clearance through the Family Care Registry.
Complete training as directed through orientation and/or by Leadership, Management, or Educators within the established timeline.
Complete department orientation with classroom and clinical training equivalent to Unlicensed Assistive Personnel (UAP) regulations, or meet one of the listed criteria for waiving UAP training.
To qualify for the UAP training waiver, meet at least one of the following: be enrolled in a professional or practical nursing program and have completed a fundamentals of nursing course; have been a nursing licensure candidate who failed the state licensure exam within the past three years; be certified as a nursing assistant per state regulation; be certified or trained in UAP curriculum; have documented experience as a nurse assistant, EMT, or surgical technician within the past three years; have completed UAP training in Missouri within the past three years; or have completed a professional or practical nursing program outside the U.S. and be awaiting licensure in this country.
UAPs from staffing agencies must comply with training requirements.

Nice To Haves

Experience in patient care, including assistance with activities of daily living such as ambulation and feeding.
Previous mental health experience.
BCLS certification.

Responsibilities

Assist patients with daily activities and provide direct care under the supervision of licensed nursing staff.
Help maintain a supportive, safe, positive, and therapeutic environment.
Perform a variety of duties, including clerical tasks and support in a clinical setting.
Use compassion and interpersonal skills to help patients feel at ease and supported.
Complete department orientation and required classroom and clinical training, unless qualifying for a training waiver.