Mental Health / Psychiatric Technician

Job overview

The Mental Health / Psychiatric Technician role is onsite in Jackson, MS; compensation is not specified. The technician supports patient supervision in a treatment or educational setting and helps maintain a safe environment that supports treatment and education. The technician monitors patient status and progress, reports observations, assists with daily living activities, and provides support during behavioral difficulties and crisis intervention. The role contributes to treatment programs and patient care through coordination with mental health professionals, patients, and families.

What you'll do

• Supervise child, adolescent, or adult patients
• monitor physical, physiological, and behavioral status
• report observations to supervisors
• provide safe, therapeutic care
• participate in treatment programs and group sessions
• maintain patient records
• assist with activities of daily living and crisis intervention
• participate in staff meetings and training.

What we're looking for

Skills & competencies

mental health technician

psychiatric technician

full-time

jackson ms

patient supervision

therapeutic care

crisis intervention

patient records

activities of daily living

treatment programs

mental health

patient safety

Work arrangement

• Weekend coverage required

Why this role

Qualification may be met with an associate or bachelor’s degree in psychology or mental health, or a high school diploma/GED plus two years of direct mental health patient-care experience.

About the employer

Healthier Mississippi People LLC is hiring for this role. Industry: Psychiatric and Substance Abuse Hospitals. Sector: 62.