Mental Health Technician, PRN

Job overview

The Mental Health Technician role is onsite in Jacksonville, AR, with day shifts varying across weekdays and weekends from 6 a.m. to 6 p.m. Compensation is not specified. The technician supports patient care in Unity Health’s psychiatric departments. The role helps maintain a therapeutic environment by assisting with daily activities, monitoring safety, documenting patient status and interventions, and responding professionally to high-stress situations. It contributes to patient dignity and safety through communication, therapeutic boundaries, and de-escalation skills.

What you'll do

• Assist with patient daily activities
• monitor safety and conduct safety checks
• maintain a therapeutic environment
• document patient status and interventions accurately
• help de-escalate aggressive behavior
• support therapeutic activities
• maintain therapeutic distance and boundaries
• lift or move patients as needed.

What we're looking for

Skills & competencies

mental health technician

unity health

jacksonville ar

prn

psychiatric care

patient safety

therapeutic activities

de-escalation

day shift

6 a.m.–6 p.m.

Work arrangement

• Weekend coverage required

Why this role

The posting requires a high school diploma or GED; college hours are a plus. One year of relevant experience is preferred, and documented attendance in aggressive-behavior management training is noted. Shifts vary across weekdays and weekends.

About the employer

Unity Health is hiring for this role. Industry: Psychiatric and Substance Abuse Hospitals. Sector: 62.