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DuPage County Health Department
Crisis Services Technician - PM
Career Insights for Mental Health / Psychiatric Technician
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What they do
A Mental Health or Psychiatric Technician cares for patients with mental illnesses. Works under the direction of a physician and works with specialists involved in mental health care, such as psychiatrists and therapists. Monitors patient symptoms and administers medications. Works in a mental health facility or in a hospital or other healthcare facility.
$37,123 / year median in Illinois
+10% projected growth
Job Description
Do you want to make a difference in the lives of others? Your skills, experience, and passion are needed on our team. We are looking for a new team member to join us, at our Crisis Recovery Center, to work as a Crisis Services Technician . This is an exciting opportunity to part of the expanding crisis services at the DuPage County Health Department! Located in our new Crisis Recovery Center on the DuPage County Campus in Wheaton, Crisis Services provides 24/7 crisis mental health services to county residents experiencing psychiatric crises or needing support for mental illness symptoms. Our team delivers top-notch care with rapid response times.
Click https:
//youtu.be/SbhV8N3-Fus to learn more about the Crisis Recovery Center. The hours for this position are Wednesday to Saturday from 2:00 pm to 12:00 pm. The starting pay is $15.65 per hour; however the salary may increase based on experience.- We offer an additional $2.00 per hour stipend for working on our second shift Benefits
- Paid Comprehensive training program
- Full DuPage County benefit package, including:
- 12 paid holidays
- 12 Weeks of Parental Paid Leave
- 12 Day of paid vacation
- 5 paid personal days and accrued paid sick leave
- Health insurance
- Pension-eligible position for a secure retirement
- Eligibility for Federal Student Loan Forgiveness Program Supports maintenance of a safe, therapeutic environment for clients seeking services through Crisis Residential and Crisis Recovery Center programs.