Mental Health Technician

Job overview

The Mental Health Technician role is onsite in Springfield, VT. Compensation is not specified. The position provides direct care to a specific patient population as part of the facility’s overall plan of care. Working under licensed nursing staff and their designees, the technician provides routine psychiatric and medical nursing assistance. The role contributes to patient care by observing behavior, supporting daily activities, monitoring patients on suicide watch, recording vital signs, and participating in assigned treatment interventions.

What you'll do

• Assist licensed nursing personnel with direct patient services, observation, activities of daily living, and assigned tasks
• monitor patients on suicide watch and record vital signs
• participate in assigned treatment interventions such as coping skills and anger management
• use therapeutic communication and psychiatric recovery and rehabilitation skills
• maintain professional development through education, workshops, conferences, and self-study.

What we're looking for

Skills & competencies

mental health technician

psychiatric care

direct patient care

patient observation

suicide watch monitoring

vital signs

springfield vt

wellpath

high school diploma

one year direct-care experience

Work arrangement

• Weekend coverage required

Why this role

Entry-level position; high school diploma or equivalent required; one year of direct-care experience in a mental health setting required; no licenses or certifications required.

About the employer

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