Mental Health Technician - Days
About The Position
Hendricks Behavioral Hospital is seeking a dedicated, detail-oriented Mental Health Technician (MHT) to provide continuous care, supervision, and positive role modeling to patients ranging from adolescents to geriatrics. Working under the guidance of a Registered Nurse, the MHT contributes to a therapeutic environment that supports patient well-being and treatment goals. The position is based at Hendricks Behavioral Hospital in Plainfield, Indiana, and is full-time on the day shift. The MHT supports patients through therapeutic interventions and crisis situations, assists with daily needs and discharge, and helps maintain a safe, clean therapeutic environment. Compensation is $20.00–$24.00 per hour. Hendricks Behavioral Hospital provides inpatient and outpatient psychiatric services and specialized, evidence-based programs for patients regardless of ability to pay.
Requirements
- High school degree or equivalent preferred.
- Certified Nursing or NAR certification required.
- One year of related experience preferred.
- Knowledge of psychiatric patient-care techniques and an understanding of mental illness preferred.
Nice To Haves
- A degree from an accredited college or university in social work, recreational therapy, psychology, human services, or an appropriate therapeutic discipline.
- One year of related experience, including knowledge of psychiatric patient-care techniques and an understanding of mental illness.
Responsibilities
- Accurately record patients’ vital signs.
- Use judgment in patient interactions and report changes to the Registered Nurse.
- Follow therapeutic interventions outlined by the treatment team and provide information to support their development and revision.
- Use crisis-intervention techniques, lead MHT groups, and apply facility-approved CPI techniques.
- Assist patients through discharge and help them adjust to life changes.
- Assist patients with personal hygiene.
- Follow policies for maintaining a safe, clean, therapeutic environment, practice universal precautions, and respond to patient-care priorities.
Benefits
- 401(k) with matching
- Health insurance
- Company-paid life insurance coverage up to twice annual salary
- Vision insurance
- Dental insurance
- Company-paid long-term disability insurance
- Paid time off
- Paid holidays
- On-site cafeteria
- Employee engagement events
- Employee assistance program
- Employee recognition program
- Free parking
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
High school or GED
