Crisis Mental Health Technician I

Job overview

The Crisis Mental Health Technician I role is onsite in Manhattan, KS; compensation is not specified. The position supports clients in Pawnee Mental Health’s crisis stabilization unit (CSU). The technician provides direct support and supervision in accordance with individualized care plans, helps maintain a safe environment, and assists with daily living and structured activities. The role contributes to client care by observing and documenting status, responding to behavioral crises, and coordinating with licensed and interdisciplinary staff.

What you'll do

• Support and supervise CSU clients according to individualized care plans
• maintain a safe, secure, and clean environment
• conduct safety checks and document observations
• assist with activities of daily living
• lead groups and activities as directed
• use trauma-informed and nonviolent de-escalation techniques
• monitor and document vital signs under clinical supervision
• report concerns and incidents
• assist with admissions, discharges, and transitions
• maintain EHR documentation
• collaborate with nursing, therapy, case management, and psychiatry.

What we're looking for

Skills & competencies

crisis mental health technician i

manhattan ks

pawnee mental health

crisis stabilization unit

mental health

client support

de-escalation

trauma-informed care

activities of daily living

electronic health records

high school diploma

Work arrangement

• Weekend coverage required

Benefits & perks

• HRSA health workforce loan repayment program
• medical and vision insurance
• employee dental coverage
• KPERS retirement
• life and long-term disability insurance
• paid holidays
• PTO
• paid medical leave
• employee assistance program
• supplemental benefits.

Why this role

Required qualifications include age 18 or older, a high school diploma or equivalent, a valid driver’s license, and automobile liability insurance. Benefits include health coverage, retirement, paid holidays, PTO, paid medical leave, and an employee assistance program.

About the employer

Pawnee Mental Health is hiring for this role. Industry: Outpatient Mental Health and Substance Abuse Centers. Sector: 62.