Mental Health Technician - Per Diem

Adams Clinical•Philadelphia, PA

1d•$21 - $24•Onsite

About The Position

Adams Clinical is a leading clinical trial site network committed to accelerating the development of life-changing medicines. Our mission is simple: deliver uncompromising data quality, safety, and diverse enrollment to advance healthcare. Our vision is to set the gold standard for clinical trial excellence. We believe our people make the difference. Guided by our core values—Scientific Rigor, Operational Excellence, Commitment to Sponsors and Participants, and Authentic Collaboration—we create an environment where meaningful work drives meaningful change. At Adams Clinical, you’ll find: A culture of respect, transparency, and continuous improvement Opportunities for professional growth and learning A team dedicated to improving lives through innovation and integrity. If you’re passionate about making an impact in clinical research and want to be part of a collaborative, mission-driven organization, we’d love to have you on our team. Adams Clinical is seeking applicants for the Mental Health Technician role within our inpatient research facility at our Philadelphia location. 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.