CommonSpirit Health

Nonprofit Catholic health system providing healthcare

Mental Health Technician

Nursing & Frontline Patient CareConfirmed live in the last 24 hours

Full-timeNorthridge, Los Angeles, CA, USANo salary listedIn-person

About the Job

Requirements

A high school diploma or GED is required.
At least one year of mental health worker experience with psychiatric patients in an inpatient or residential setting is required.
AHA Basic Life Support (CPR) is required.
Fire Safety training is required within 90 days.
At least one year of acute patient care experience is preferred.
A California Certified Nursing Assistant credential is preferred.
A California Emergency Medical Technician credential is preferred.
The role requires multitasking, attention to detail, the ability to learn complex information accurately, customer service, calmness under pressure, EHR proficiency, confidentiality, and flexibility to float.

Responsibilities

Assist with patient and family care needs from admission through discharge.
Monitor patients through Q15-minute observations, including Q5, LOS, and 1:1 observations.
Accurately monitor and record patient vital signs, intake and output, and daily activities, including patio breaks.
Assist nurses with patient care, including groups and activities of daily living, as needed.
Communicate effectively with patients in crisis and assist registered nurses with restraining patients.
Maintain adequate stocks and supplies.
Provide basic medication triage, support services, and vital signs for behavioral health patients.
Manage front-office reception, patient registration, insurance and copay processing, and telephone calls.
Handle back-office tasks, including refill requests, injections, and accurate electronic health record documentation.
Assist psychiatrists, patients, and the care management team with behavioral health front- and back-office functions.

Desired Qualifications

At least one year of acute patient care experience.
A California Certified Nursing Assistant credential.
A California Emergency Medical Technician credential.

Job Summary and Responsibilities

As our Mental Health Tech, you will be a vital support for Behavioral Health's front and back office functions, assisting psychiatrists, patients, and the care management team. You'll ensure smooth operations, quality medication management, and clinical problem-solving.Every day, you will provide basic medication triage, support services, and take vital signs for behavioral health patients. You'll manage front office reception, patient registration, insurance/copay processing, and telephones, while also handling back office tasks like refill requests, injections, and accurate EHR documentation.To be successful, you need strong multitasking, meticulous attention to detail, and a rapid ability to learn complex information accurately. Exceptional customer service, calm under pressure, EHR proficiency, and strict confidentiality are essential, along with flexibility to float.

Responsibilities:

Assist with patient/family care needs from admission to discharge.
Monitor patient on Q15 min. observations including (Q5, LOS, and 1:1 obs.)
Accurately monitor and record patient VS, intake, and output, and daily activities, including patio breaks.
Assist Nurses with patient care to include Groups, Activities of daily living, as needed
Must be able to effectively communicate with patients in crises and assist RNs with restraining patients
Assist in maintaining adequate stocks and supplies.

Job Requirements

Required

High School Graduate or GED
Minimum of one (1) year mental healthworker experience working with psychiatric patients either in an inpatient or residential setting
AHA Basic Life Support - CPR
Fire Safety, within 90 Days

Preferred

Minimum 1 year of acute patient care experience
Certified Nursing Assistant: CA
Emergency Medical Technician: CA

Where You’ll Work

Founded in 1955, Dignity Health - Northridge Hospital Medical Center is a 394-bed, acute care, nonprofit hospital located. Serving over 80,000 patients annually, the hospital offers a full complement of services including a Level II Trauma Center, heart care, cancer care and women’s health. It is the only pediatric trauma center in the San Fernando Valley.

Additionally, Northridge Hospital Medical Center has been recognized as an LGBTQ+ Healthcare Equality High Performer by the Human Rights Campaign Foundation. It is a Joint Commission-certified Thrombectomy-Capable Stroke Center and has been recognized as one of America’s 50 Best Hospitals by Healthgrades in 2026.

One Community. One Mission. One California

About the Company

CommonSpirit Health

Nonprofit Catholic health system providing healthcare

CommonSpirit Health is a nonprofit Catholic healthcare network that provides integrated health services across clinics, care sites, hospital locations, home-based services, and virtual care. Its system coordinates care across hospitals, clinics, home health, and telehealth to create a connected patient experience with teams of physicians, nurses, and providers. Unlike many players in health care, it combines a large national footprint with nonprofit, faith-based stewardship, prioritizing charity care and community benefits and focusing on equitable access over margins. Its goal is to create a healthier future for all by building a just, equitable, and accessible health care delivery system grounded in humankindness and collaboration with patients and communities.

Company size: 10,001+
Company stage: Not listed
Total funding: Not listed
Headquarters: Chicago, IL
Founded: 2019

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