Mental Health Technician (3rd Shift)
About The Position
Connections Mental Health is hiring a full-time overnight Mental Health Technician in Tustin, California. The technician helps maintain a safe, supportive, and structured environment during overnight hours. Duties include completing client intakes, assisting with medication passes, conducting rounds, making critical observations, documenting care, and following facility policies. The role also involves data entry, organizing client files and supplies, and communicating with supervisors. The position requires dependability, the ability to work with minimal supervision, accurate and timely documentation, a positive and cooperative attitude, confidentiality, professionalism, calm handling of emergencies, and flexibility as routines change. The work environment is usually quiet. The role may require extended periods of sitting and occasional lifting or moving of items weighing up to 25 pounds. Reasonable accommodations are available for qualified individuals. Health and safety conditions include a TB test within one year before employment or within seven days after employment, with annual testing thereafter; a health screening upon hire; and passing a Livescan/background check in accordance with California law.
Requirements
- High school diploma or equivalent.
- CPR and First Aid certification.
- Dependable and able to complete tasks with minimal supervision.
- Accurate and timely documentation and charting.
- Positive, cooperative attitude with clients and team members.
- Maintain confidentiality and professionalism at all times.
- Ability to handle emergencies calmly and professionally.
- Flexibility to adapt to changing routines.
- Must pass a Livescan/background check in accordance with California law.
- TB test within one year prior to employment or within seven days after employment, and annually thereafter.
- Health screening upon hire.
Responsibilities
- Enforce company policies, procedures, and protocols.
- Complete client intakes and maintain documentation in the EMR.
- Assist with data entry and client file organization.
- Support clients in complying with facility rules and contracts.
- Conduct regular rounds and medication passes as required.
- Maintain cleanliness by organizing supplies and materials.
- Document client care and communicate effectively with supervisors.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Education Level
High school or GED
