Mental Health Technician
About The Position
Adams Clinical is seeking applicants for the Mental Health Technician role within our inpatient research facility at our Dallas location for mid-shifts. Mental Health Tech plays an essential role in ensuring participant safety and maintaining a therapeutic environment within our overnight inpatient research facility. This position supports ongoing clinical trials by providing direct care, supervision, and engagement with research participants under the guidance of the In-patient Unit Manager, Clinical Research Coordinators, and the Principal Investigator. The MHT also assists with basic clinical and laboratory tasks, contributing to protocol adherence and overall research integrity.
Requirements
- High school diploma or equivalent required.
- Excellent written and verbal communication.
- Ability to maintain confidentiality and adhere to ethical standards.
- Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite.
- Must be willing to become phlebotomy trained (training provided by site).
Nice To Haves
- Prior experience with in-patient psychiatric units or working with patients with psychiatric disorders is a plus.
- Paramedic and/or medical assistant experience is a plus.
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 wellness checks every 15 minutes and ensure proper documentation.
- Supervise smoke breaks, assist with meals (especially weekends), and evening hygiene routines.
- Support or co-facilitate scheduled activities.
- Monitor, assist, and document medication administration.
- Oversee laundry use and maintain orderly rooms.
- Follow daily checklist and activity schedule.
- Maintain continuous participant observation for safety and therapeutic environment.
- Assist with admissions, discharges, and participant orientation.
- Complete all documentation, including incident reports.
- Collaborate with research and clinical staff for protocol compliance.
- Manage and document behavioral or emotional escalations.
- Take vital signs, collect specimens, and perform phlebotomy as needed.
- Handle, process, and document lab samples per protocol.
Benefits
- 401(k) matching
- Medical, Dental &Vision insurance
- Employee assistance program
- Flexible spending account
- Health insurance
- Health savings account
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Parental leave
- Professional development assistance
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
Number of Employees
11-50 employees
