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Wellstone Regional Hospital is a 100-bed acute care facility located in Jeffersonville, Indiana, providing quality health care to the residents of Southern Indiana and the Louisville area since 2003. Wellstone specializes in the treatment of adolescents, children, and the adult population. In addition to our in-patient services, we offer out-patient programs as well.

Wellstone is seeking a dynamic and talented full-time Mental Health Technician, 5 days per week, 1st shift (6:45a-3:15p), 2nd shift (2:45p-11:15p), 3rd shift (10:45p-7:15a) working every other weekend. The Mental Health Technician functions as an active part of the treatment team, providing continuous patient care, supervision, interaction, and role modeling to patients ranging in age from preschool through geriatrics depending on which unit worked. The Mental Health Technician works under the direction of the Registered Nurse. This is a non-exempt hourly 1st, 2nd, and 3rd shift position, eligible for shift differentials on 2nd and 3rd shifts. Every other weekend is required.

Education: Must have a high school diploma, college preferred. CNA preferred. Experience: Behavioral health experience preferred but not required. Additional requirements: CPI/CPR training must be completed prior to working any unit independently. May be required to work overtime and flexible hours. Must complete and pass screening process.

6:45a-3:15p; 2:45p-11:15p; 10:45p-7:15a, 5 days per week (every other weekend); other times as indicated by immediate supervisor.

UHS is offering a challenging and rewarding work environment, growth and development opportunities within UHS and its subsidiaries, competitive compensation, excellent medical, dental, vision, and prescription drug plans, 401k plan with company match, tuition reimbursement, pet insurance, student loan repayment, and generous paid time off.

If you have any questions about the Mental Health Tech position, please contact HR Director, Tiffany Pierce, , or

One of the nation's largest and most respected hospital companies, Universal Health Services, Inc. (UHS) has built an impressive record of achievement and performance. Steadily growing from a startup to an esteemed Fortune 500 corporation, UHS today has annual revenue nearing $10 billion. In 2017, UHS was recognized as one of the World's Most Admired Companies by Fortune; ranked #276 on the Fortune 500, and listed #275 in Forbes inaugural ranking of America's Top 500 Public Companies. Our operating philosophy is as effective today as it was 40 years ago: Build or acquire high quality hospitals in rapidly growing markets, invest in the people and equipment needed to allow each facility to thrive, and become the leading healthcare provider in each community we serve. Headquartered in King of Prussia, PA, UHS has more than 81,000 employees and through its subsidiaries operates more than 320 acute care hospitals, behavioral health facilities, and ambulatory centers in the United States, Puerto Rico, the U.S. Virgin Islands, and the United Kingdom.

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Join Minden Medical Center as a PRN Mental Health Technician and immerse yourself in a dynamic and impactful work environment located in Minden, LA. This onsite role offers you the opportunity to engage directly with patients, contributing to their mental wellness and supporting their journey towards recovery. You will be part of a high-performance team that values empathy and innovation, making a tangible difference in the lives of those you serve.

Your ability to solve problems and provide customer-centric care will be pivotal in fostering a safe and supportive atmosphere. Experience the excitement of working in a fast-paced environment where your skills and compassion can flourish. You can enjoy great benefits such as Competitive Salary and Employee Discounts. Become a vital part of a forward-thinking community dedicated to excellence in mental health care.

Take the next step in your career with us today!

As a new PRN Mental Health Technician at Minden Medical Center, you can expect a dynamic and rewarding day-to-day experience. Your role will involve closely monitoring patient behavior, assisting in therapeutic activities, and providing emotional support to individuals in various stages of their mental health journey. You will engage directly with patients, documenting their progress and communicating with the healthcare team to ensure optimal care. Your schedule will include either day or night shifts, providing flexibility based on your availability.

Each shift will require you to be proactive in addressing patient needs and maintaining a safe environment. You may also participate in crisis intervention and collaborative care planning, enhancing your problem-solving skills and empathy in real-world scenarios. This position offers an engaging and fulfilling opportunity to contribute to mental health care while honing essential skills in a supportive setting.

To succeed as a PRN Mental Health Technician at Minden Medical Center, a variety of essential skills are required. Strong communication skills are paramount, allowing you to effectively collaborate with patients, families, and the healthcare team. Your ability to demonstrate empathy will help build trusting relationships with patients, fostering a supportive environment for their mental health journey. Problem-solving skills are crucial, enabling you to assess situations quickly and intervene effectively in high-pressure scenarios. A keen sense of observation will aid in monitoring behavioral changes and identifying potential crises early.

Additionally, maintaining a calm and professional demeanor is vital for de-escalating tense situations and ensuring patient safety. Flexibility and adaptability will also serve you well, as every day presents unique challenges and opportunities to make a difference. With these skills, you can thrive in a fast-paced, customer-focused environment dedicated to mental health excellence.

If you have these qualities and meet the basic job requirements, we'd love to have you on our team. Apply now using our online application!

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Mental Health Technician/Recovery Coach

Monte Nido Clementine Northshore

Northport, NY

Clementine NorthShore, located in Northport, NY is a residential treatment program exclusively for adolescents seeking treatment for Anorexia Nervosa, Bulimia Nervosa, Binge Eating Disorder, or Exercise Addiction.

At Clementine , we support adolescents and their families on the path to full recovery by preparing each adolescent to navigate the challenges of life free of the eating disorder. We provide the empathy, education, and support to families as partners in the recovery process. We help each adolescent to replace the eating disorder with healthy skills and a deep understanding of how to live a life that reflects their own unique individuality.

We are seeking a Part Time Mental Health Technician/Recovery Coach to join the Clementine team.

Shift Available:

Tuesday 6pm-6am

This is an exciting opportunity to develop your career in mental health and the eating disorder field!

Pay: $17-$22/HR

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Total Rewards:

Discover a rewarding career with us and enjoy an array of comprehensive benefits! We prioritize your success and well-being, providing:

• Competitive compensation
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance coverage (Benefits At a Glance)
• Retirement
• Company-paid life insurance, AD&D, and short-term disability
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
• Health Savings Account (HSA)
• Paid time off
• Professional development
• And many more!

• Key player in integrating and supporting the clients through their recovery journey.
• Provide support and intervention consistent with the client's treatment plan.
• Engage clients in developing healthy and appropriate connections with other clients in the milieu and the team.
• Assist in food prep and set-up; model and supervise client meals and snacks.
• Exposure to therapeutic groups and developing core skills to promote clinical growth.
• Conduct rounds and provide observations
• Occasionally, drive clients off-site for appointments and activities.

• At least 2 years post-high school education; Bachelor's in Psychology preferred.
• At least one year of experience in a mental or behavioral health setting is highly desired (and required in some states).
• Valid state-issued Driver's License with safe driving history
• We require good communication and client relations skills; service orientation; flexibility; and the ability to work as a member of a team.

Mental Health Technician

Company: Bon Secours Community Hospital

City/State: Port Jervis, NY

Category: Allied Health Prof/Technical

Department: General - Adult Psych

Union: YES

Union Name: 1199 - UHCWE

Position: Per Diem

Hours: varied

Shift: Per Diem

Req #: 11080

Posted Date: Oct 07, 2025

Hiring Range: $24.82

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Job Details:

The Mental Health Technician assists in the provision of nursing care assigned patients through the nursing process (Assessment, Planning, Intervention, and Evaluation). The Mental Health Technician reports to the Nurse Manager/Charge Nurse or his/her designee for the assigned shift.

Responsibilities:

• Applies hospital patient care standards to patient care activities.

• Assists in initial admission assessment of patients and collaborates with professional staff in disposition of patients. Intervenes appropriately with critical patients, such as during escalation, suicidal behavior, and elopement.

• Assists in the development and implementation of the patient's plan of care, based on identified needs, appropriate to patient age, consistent with the physician's plan of care and mutually agreed upon with patient/family.

• Follows policy and procedures to ensure patient safety (i.e. observational patient checks, sharps policy, visitors policy, patient searches etc.)

• Performs/assists patient with activities of daily living (i.e. bathing, feeding, ambulating etc.).

• Under the supervision of the nurse as necessary. Performs effectively in emergency situations.

• Communicates and documents patient progress/responses toward expected outcome(s) and reports pertinent observations.

• Takes temperature pulse, respirations and blood pressure as ordered. Weighs patients as ordered.

• Develops a therapeutic relationship with assigned patients using counseling interventions to assist patients in coping, fostering mental health, and preventing mental illness or disability.

• Encourages independent behavior in patients.

• Sets limits on a patients behavior at appropriate times.

• Co-leads patient groups when assigned.

• Responds to patient family needs and customer care concerns as soon as possible with compassion and understanding.

• Promotes a professional atmosphere through courteous communication with patients, visors, physicians and co-workers.

• Observes and respects the privacy and confidentiality of information with regards to patients, physicians and peers. Demonstrates mission and values with patients, families, peers and other members of health team.

• Collaborates with peers, physicians and other members of health team. Promotes attendance of patients in all therapeutic groups, community meetings and activities.

• Attends and participates in treatment plan meetings.

• Performs other duties as assigned.

Qualifications/ Requirements:

Current Basic Life Support certification.

Education: Associate degree (Bachelor's preferred) in the Human Services field and/or the equivalent in experience.

Other:

If applicable, the individual performing this job may reasonably anticipate coming into contact with human blood and other potentially infectious materials. Individuals in this position are required to exercise universal precautions, use personal protective equipment and devices, and learn the policies concerning infection control.

About Us:

Bon Secours Community Hospital

For nearly a century, Bon Secours Community Hospital in Port Jervis, NY, has served the residents of western Orange County, NY, Pike County, PA, and northern Sussex County, NJ, as the area’s premier healthcare provider. The hospital serves its community with 122 beds for acute care and medical-surgical services, a 24-hour emergency department, long-term care and rehabilitation, a dedicated bariatric surgery unit, behavioral health, and outpatient services.

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Mental Health Technician

Monte Nido Clementine Lake Oswego

West Linn, OR

Clementine Lake Oswego , located in West Linn, OR is a residential treatment program exclusively for adolescents seeking treatment for Anorexia Nervosa, Bulimia Nervosa, Binge Eating Disorder, or Exercise Addiction.

At Clementine , we support adolescents and their families on the path to full recovery by preparing each adolescent to navigate the challenges of life free of the eating disorder. We provide the empathy, education, and support to families as partners in the recovery process. We help each adolescent to replace the eating disorder with healthy skills and a deep understanding of how to live a life that reflects their own unique individuality.

We are seeking full-time Mental Health Technicians/Recovery Coaches to join the Clementine team.

Schedule :Tuesday-Sat 2:00 pm-10:00 pm

This is an exciting opportunity to develop your career in mental health and the eating disorder field!

#LI-ONSITE

Total Rewards:

Discover a rewarding career with us and enjoy an array of comprehensive benefits! We prioritize your success and well-being, providing:

• Competitive compensation

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance coverage (Benefits At a Glance ( )

• Retirement

• Company-paid life insurance, AD&D, and short-term disability

• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

• Flexible Spending Account (FSA)

• Health Savings Account (HSA)

• Paid time off

• Professional development

• And many more!

We are committed to creating a diverse environment and are proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, or veteran status.

Responsibilities Include:

• Key player in integrating and supporting the clients through their recovery journey.

• Provide support and intervention consistent with the client's treatment plan.

• Engage clients in developing healthy and appropriate connections with other clients in the milieu and the team.

• Assist in food prep and set-up; model and supervise client meals and snacks.

• Exposure to therapeutic groups and developing core skills to promote clinical growth.

• Conduct rounds and provide observations

• Occasionally, drive clients off-site for appointments and activities.

Qualifications:

• At least 2 years post-high school education; Bachelor's in Psychology preferred.

• At least one year of experience in a mental or behavioral health setting is highly desired (and required in some states).

• Valid state-issued Driver's License with safe driving history

• We require good communication and client relations skills; service orientation; flexibility; and the ability to work as a member of a team.

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• Provide supportive and educative services to an assigned number of clients or client groups in the areas of psychiatric symptomatology, interpersonal/social opportunities, general medical/dental health, vocational rehabilitation, case management and developing and coordinating resources and services to meet specific client needs (i.e. housing, financial, legal, medical, dental, etc.) and as needed delivers and observes client's medications.
• Teach clients how to carrying out various activities of daily living such as bathing and hygiene, shopping, laundry, meal and nutrition planning, and social/leisure activities to structure their time.
• Document client progress in the client's permanent clinical record according to unit policy and procedures.
• Provide representative payee services (manage funds/pay bills, keep accurate accounting of checkbooks, and teach budgeting skills) for assigned clients, complete necessary paperwork and consults with outside agencies in order to maintain client benefits.
• Perform suicide assessment of CSP clients as well as provide crisis intervention services.
• Attend and participate in daily CSP interdisciplinary team meetings.
• Develop, implement, evaluate, and revise overall treatment goals, plans, crisis plans and functional screens for an assigned number of clients.
• Consult with community agencies and with families to maintain involvement and coordination with the treatment process.

• Bachelor's degree in a behavioral science or a related field.
• Knowledge and understanding of Assertive Community Treatment and the implementation of treatment practices specific to a CSP serving persons with mental illness.
• Knowledge of the clinical symptoms of major mental illness and their comprehensive effects to the client.
• Knowledge of counseling techniques, principles and practices with clients and their families.
• Ability to work in a multi-disciplinary team.
• (Preferred) Have 1,000 hours of supervised post-degree clinical experience with chronically mentally ill persons or if the bachelor's degree is in a field other than behavioral sciences have 2,000 hours of supervised post degree clinical experience with persons with chronic mental illness.

• Valid Driver's License.

• Ability to precisely communicate client's symptomatology during multi-disciplinary team meetings.
• Ability to utilize active listening skills and empathy when communicating with clients in order to assist them in their treatment recovery process.
• Ability to be culturally responsive to clientele from diverse backgrounds; evidenced by treating individuals with dignity and respect.
• Consistently communicate effectively and professionally with Green County citizens, clientele, colleagues and personnel in outside agencies.
• Ability to maintain written and electronic documentation of clinical and medical records and develop accurate, precise and individualized treatment/crisis plans.
• Possess knowledge of and utilizes Microsoft Office.

• Ability to perform basic math (add, subtract, multiply and divide) needed to create client budgets and reconcile checkbooks.

• Possess critical thinking skills
• Possess organizational skills - ability to prioritize tasks according to the immediate needs of clientele, meeting paperwork deadlines

• Pays up to 15/hour
• Health, dental, vision insurance
• Flex Spending Account
• Annual Wellness reimbursement
• Accrue three weeks of paid-time off during first year
• Bereavement time off
• Excellent team environment
• Highest commitment to quality care
• 400 annual CEU reimbursement

• High School diploma or equivalent
• Experience working with people with disabilities, mental health, alcohol and other drugs, adults or related field
• Willing to get NPI and Medicaid Billing number (we'll help!)
• Maintain excellent driving record
• Good organizational skills, working knowledge of computers and willingness to apply skills a plus