Mental Health Technician - Night Shift

Nexus Health Systems • San Antonio, TX

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About The Position

Nexus Neurorecovery Center – San Antonio is seeking a Mental Health Technician to provide direct care, supervision, and therapeutic support to adolescent residents in a structured residential treatment environment. The facility serves adolescent females who need behavioral health treatment and therapeutic support, providing a safe, supportive setting where residents can develop coping skills and work toward emotional and behavioral wellness.

Working under the direction of the MHT Manager and licensed clinical staff, the technician helps maintain a safe, trauma-informed environment and supports residents with daily routines, behavioral interventions, and treatment goals. The role involves direct resident supervision, assistance with activities of daily living, support for individualized treatment plans, documentation, collaboration with clinical staff, and following safety and crisis-response procedures.

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED required.
• At least one year of experience in behavioral health, residential treatment, or human services, or at least two years of college education.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills.
• Ability to remain calm and professional in stressful or challenging situations.
• Understanding of behavioral interventions, crisis prevention, and de-escalation techniques.
• Ability to establish appropriate professional boundaries with residents.
• Strong observation, documentation, and organizational skills.
• Ability to work collaboratively within a multidisciplinary treatment team.
• Basic computer proficiency and ability to document in electronic health records.
• First Aid and CPR certification required; must maintain current certification or obtain it within 30 days of hire.
• Complete required de-escalation and crisis intervention training within 30 days of hire.
• Maintain all required facility competencies and certifications throughout employment.

Nice To Haves

• Associate's or bachelor's degree in Psychology, Education, Social Work, Behavioral Health, or a related human services field.
• Previous experience working with adolescents experiencing behavioral, emotional, or mental health challenges.
• Experience in residential treatment centers, psychiatric facilities, or other structured behavioral health environments.
• Familiarity with Meditech and Microsoft Office.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct supervision and support to residents, ensuring their safety and well-being.
• Maintain a structured therapeutic environment that promotes emotional stability, accountability, and personal growth.
• Assist residents with activities of daily living, including personal hygiene, grooming, meals, and routines.
• Monitor resident behaviors and respond appropriately to behavioral or emotional challenges.
• Ensure residents follow schedules, treatment programming, and facility expectations.
• Transport residents to appointments and treatment-related activities as assigned.
• Support individualized treatment plans developed by the multidisciplinary clinical team.
• Use trauma-informed care principles and positive behavioral interventions.
• Apply approved crisis prevention and de-escalation techniques.
• Encourage healthy coping mechanisms, emotional regulation, communication skills, and positive social interactions.
• Assist with therapeutic activities, recreational programming, community meetings, and skill-building groups.
• Serve as a positive role model by demonstrating professionalism, empathy, consistency, and appropriate boundaries.
• Document resident behaviors, interventions, incidents, and progress in the electronic health record.
• Communicate changes in residents' behavior, emotional status, or safety concerns to clinical leadership.
• Collaborate with nurses, therapists, behavioral health professionals, and other treatment team members.
• Participate in treatment team meetings, staff training, and ongoing professional development.
• Maintain confidentiality and comply with HIPAA regulations and facility policies.
• Follow safety protocols, behavioral intervention procedures, and emergency response guidelines.
• Identify and report potential safety concerns, incidents, or changes in resident condition.
• Support residents' rights, dignity, and individual treatment needs.
• Maintain required training and competencies related to resident safety, behavioral health, and crisis intervention.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Education Level: High school or GED