Mental Health Technician — Inpatient Adult Psychiatry

Job overview

The Mental Health Technician — Inpatient Adult Psychiatry role is onsite in Brattleboro, VT, and pays $24.15–$30.58 per hour. The position supports patients hospitalized for mental health issues at Brattleboro Retreat. The role provides direct supervision and patient support, engages patients in therapeutic activities, and organizes and runs group programs to help meet the needs of people receiving inpatient mental health care.

What you'll do

• Provide direct supervision and patient support
• engage patients in therapeutic activities
• organize and run group programs
• perform other duties of lesser, equal, or greater responsibility as required.

What we're looking for

Skills & competencies

mental health technician

inpatient adult psychiatry

behavioral health

patient support

therapeutic activities

group programs

brattleboro vt

brattleboro retreat

full-time

$24.15–$30.58/hour

vermont nursing assistant licensure preferred

Work arrangement

• Weekend coverage required

Why this role

The posting accepts either a bachelor’s degree in a human-service-related field emphasizing behavioral sciences or a high school diploma with preferably two years, and at least one year, of related experience; active Vermont Nursing Assistant licensure is preferred.

About the employer

Brattleboro Retreat is hiring for this role. Industry: Psychiatric and Substance Abuse Hospitals. Sector: 62.