Mental Health Technician (Hourly)

Job overview

The Mental Health Technician (Hourly) works onsite in Brickeys, AR, at a correctional facility. Compensation is not specified. The technician provides mental health services to incarcerated patients under clinical supervision. The role supports patient recovery through mental health checks, programming, triage, and continuity-of-care planning. It also helps facility personnel better understand mental health issues and how to support patients.

What you'll do

• Provide mental health services and regular patient checks and rounds under a licensed mental health professional’s direction
• deliver psychosocial-educational programming
• triage mental health concerns
• participate in release continuity-of-care planning
• train facility staff on human behavior and mental health issues
• maintain confidentiality.

What we're looking for

Skills & competencies

mental health technician

brickeys ar

wellpath

correctional health

mental health services

patient checks

group programming

crisis triage

continuity of care

staff training

cpr certification

bachelor’s degree

Work arrangement

• Weekend coverage required

Why this role

A bachelor’s degree in a mental health or social science field is required, though relevant experience, training, and certifications may be considered in lieu on a case-by-case basis.

About the employer

Wellpath is hiring for this role. Industry: Residential Mental Health and Substance Abuse Facilities. Sector: 62.