Behavioral Health Technician

Job Title – Mental Health Technician Location – Warm Springs, MT Duration – 13 weeks Shift: Days or Nights-needs to be flexible on days of the week and hours. 8 hour shifts Minimum Requirements: Min 2 years experience Scrub colors any Need Psych experience OT minimally available Primary Duties and Responsibilities: A Mental Health Technician is a professional who provides support to mental healthcare professionals in hospitals, private institutions or patient residences.* Depending on their specific role or the environment in which they work, a mental health technician may\*: Organize activities and therapy sessions. Assist patients with personal tasks like bathing, grooming or feeding. Administer prescribed medication Observe patients and gain insight into treatment options Maintain a calm setting Mental Health Technicians provide support to patients with behavioral problems or who are mentally ill. They participate in direct patient care including insuring patient safety, interacting therapeutically, assisting in activities of daily living, and performing routine technical nursing assignments. They provide services to patients whose ages range from adult to geriatric Job Types: Full-time, Contract Pay: $32.00 per hour Expected hours: 40 per week Benefits: Referral program Medical Specialty: Psychiatry Schedule: 8 hour shift Day shift Monday to Friday Night shift Rotating weekends Experience: Behavioral health: 2 years (Required) Work Location: In person