Mental Health Technician-Per Diem

Adams Clinical•Watertown, MA

About The Position

Adams Clinical is seeking a per diem Mental Health Technician for its inpatient research facility in Watertown. The role supports participant safety and a therapeutic environment in an overnight inpatient research facility, providing direct care, supervision, and engagement with research participants under the guidance of the In-patient Unit Manager, Clinical Research Coordinators, and Principal Investigator. The technician also assists with basic clinical and laboratory tasks to support protocol adherence and research integrity. Available shifts are 1st shift (7:00 AM–3:30 PM), 2nd shift (3:00 PM–11:30 PM), and 3rd shift (11:00 PM–7:30 AM). Weekend or overnight availability (Friday–Sunday) is strongly preferred. Double shifts may be available based on operational needs. Adams Clinical does not offer differential pay rates between shifts. Pay is $22.00–$28.00 per hour.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
Ability to maintain confidentiality and adhere to ethical standards.
Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite.
Willingness to become phlebotomy trained; training is provided by the site.

Nice To Haves

Prior experience in inpatient psychiatric units or working with patients with psychiatric disorders.
Paramedic and/or medical assistant experience.
Weekend or overnight availability (Friday–Sunday) is strongly preferred.

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 document them appropriately.
Supervise smoke breaks, assist with meals—especially on weekends—and support evening hygiene routines.
Support or co-facilitate scheduled activities.
Monitor, assist with, and document medication administration.
Oversee laundry use and maintain orderly rooms.
Follow the daily checklist and activity schedule.
Maintain continuous participant observation to support safety and a therapeutic environment.
Assist with admissions, discharges, and participant orientation.
Complete required documentation, including incident reports.
Collaborate with research and clinical staff to support protocol compliance.
Manage and document behavioral or emotional escalations.
Take vital signs, collect specimens, and perform phlebotomy as needed.
Handle, process, and document laboratory samples according to protocol.