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PRN Mental Health 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.
$34,913 / year median in Indiana
+17% projected growth
Job Description
Job Overview As a Mental Health Technician on the Behavioral Health Unit, you'll support nurses and clinical staff in caring for adults experiencing acute emotional, behavioral, or psychiatric difficulties. You'll assist with daily care, safety monitoring, therapeutic interactions, and documentation to ensure patients receive safe, high‑quality, patient‑centered care. What You'll Gain Working in Behavioral Health gives you hands‑on experience with crisis stabilization, therapeutic communication, de‑escalation, safety rounding, and supporting patients with complex emotional and psychiatric needs. Through strong teamwork and daily practice in observation and behavioral assessment, you'll gain confidence quickly and build a strong foundation for future growth in mental health and clinical roles. What You'll Do Support patient safety through observation and rounding Assist with hygiene, mobility, and daily care needs Document patient behavior and care accurately Assist with crisis intervention under RN direction Work in environments involving sensitive emotional and behavioral situations Safely lift or move up to 50 pounds (with or without reasonable accommodation) About the Behavioral Health Unit The Behavioral Health Unit is a 10‑bed inpatient unit caring for adults experiencing acute emotional, behavioral, or psychiatric crises. With a small, skilled team and strong multidisciplinary collaboration, the unit provides focused, patient‑centered care in a calm, structured environment ideal for building therapeutic and behavioral health skills. Requirements High school diploma or GED preferred Associate's degree in psychology or related field preferred Previous experience in healthcare or psychiatric settings preferred Basic Life Support (BLS) within six months of hire