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Regions Hospital
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.
$37,291 / year median in Minnesota
+19% projected growth
Job Description
Mental Health Technician Regions Hospital medical insurance, dental insurance, tuition reimbursement, 401(k) United States, Minnesota, St. Paul Aug 06, 2026 Regions Hospital is hiring Mental Health Technicians. Regions Hospital is the largest provider of inpatient mental health services in the east metro. We treat all mental illnesses in adults at our state-of-the-art facility. This means we can provide comprehensive, personalized care for all our patient's needs, no matter how complex. Mental Health Technicians help to provide a caring safe healing environment for our patients. As a MHT, you will work with a collaborative care team providing patients with the best care and support. You will work with psychiatrists, physician assistants, occupational therapists, nurses, social workers and more. You will provide patient care to patients experiencing mental illness(es) and their families using de-escalation skills, group dynamics and facilitation. This includes assisting with crisis management, therapeutic programming and milieu management as a member of the Mental Health Care team. This role is instrumental in addressing emergent and urgent issues as needed. In addition, this position: Performs activities of daily living (ADLs) on a daily basis.
Provides patient care treatments including restraint monitoring, and collects patient data including vital signs, weights, intake & output.
Collects routine patient specimens such as urine, stool, and finger stick blood glucose as directed.
Respond to call lights and requests and assist nurses with procedures as requested.
Documents and charts care provided in the electronic health record.
Performing other duties as assigned.