Mental Health Tech

Responsibilities

Position Summary: 

The Mental Health Technician functions as an active member of the treatment team, providing continuous patient care, supervision, interaction, and therapeutic role‑modeling. Technicians assist with milieu management, lead or support structured group activities, and ensure a safe, recovery‑focused environment. MHTs work under the direction of a Registered Nurse.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

• High School Diploma or GED.  
• 2 years experience working in patient care
• Current BLS, First Aide, Handle with Care, and Verbal De-Escalation certifications, provided by INBH

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Knowledge of psychiatric patient care techniques with understanding of mental illness
• Nursing Assistant Certification or higher

Qualifications

SPECIFIC PERFORMANCE RESPONSIBILITIES

All functions are essential functions unless otherwise noted. 

The job functions of this position are not limited to the duties listed below.

1. Accountable for patient safety; routinely check patients through observation rounds and compliance with suicide and/or elopement precautions.
2. Accompany patients to cafeteria and supervise meals.
3. Orient new patients to the unit and their room.
4. Teach and assist patients with personal hygiene and activities of daily living
5. Complete community safety searches as indicated.
6. Complete report sheets as directed.
7. Comply with standards for infection control, OSHA regulations and risk management. Report unsafe conditions.
8. Recognize and respond to priorities in patient care responsibilities.
9. Supervises and assists patients in all patient areas.
10. Check patients for contraband and manage patient’s valuables and belongings.
11. Report suspected change in condition and/or potential crisis situations to the nurse in charge.
12. Take responsibility to be kept informed and work to minimize delays in processes, procedures, and service delivery.
13. Assume responsibility for the completion of all patient care responsibilities and other assigned duties.