Mental Health Technician

Mental Health Technician

Make a Difference Every Day as a Mental Health Technician – Supporting Youth in Crisis

Join our compassionate care team at our acute psychiatric hospital for children and adolescents, where you'll help provide structured, trauma-informed support to individuals experiencing behavioral health challenges. As a Mental Health Technician, you'll play a hands-on role in helping young people feel safe, supported, and empowered on their wellness journey.

This is a great opportunity for someone who thrives in a team environment, has a passion for behavioral health, and feels called to serve youth in rural communities. If you're calm under pressure and want to make a meaningful impact every day, we'd love to meet you.

• Provide age-appropriate care and emotional support to youth and adolescent patients
• Support daily routines and group activities in a structured treatment setting
• Monitor patient safety and well-being through direct engagement and observation
• Collaborate with clinical team members and contribute to individualized care plans
• Assist with patient transportation and participate in de-escalation when needed
• Complete educational activities to support your ongoing professional development

High School/GED preferred

At least one (1) year of psychiatric or hospital/nursing home experience preferred

You'll Be A Great Fit for This Role if You:

• Are calm, grounded, and able to respond compassionately in crisis situations
• Enjoy working in a fast-paced, team-oriented environment
• Are committed to providing trauma-informed, respectful care to youth and families
• Believe in the potential for recovery and wellness, no matter the challenge
• Are physically able to support patients who may need assistance with mobility or daily routines

Compass Health Network is a nonprofit organization dedicated to delivering accessible, high-quality care throughout Missouri. We provide a comprehensive range of integrated services, including behavioral health, substance use treatment, primary care, and dental care. As both a Federally Qualified Health Center (FQHC) and a Community Mental Health Center (CMHC), Compass Health is uniquely positioned to meet the complex and evolving needs of the communities we serve.

Our network includes Royal Oaks Hospital and Adapt of Missouri, allowing us to expand our impact and reach across the state. Each part of our organization contributes to our mission:
Inspire Hope. Promote Wellness.

Adapt of Missouri, a subsidiary of Compass Health Network, has been serving the St. Louis metropolitan area since 1982. While Adapt operates as a for-profit organization, it shares our commitment to providing high-quality, person-centered mental health services. Adapt specializes in community-based support for adults with mental health conditions, focusing on recovery-oriented services such as psychosocial rehabilitation and case management that foster independence and meaningful community engagement.

Royal Oaks Hospital serves all acute behavioral health care inpatient needs for children and adolescents 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. Our multi-disciplinary team continually strives to set the standards in patient safety and are committed to providing the highest quality of care. Royal Oaks Hospital believes in the health and wellbeing of our patients and it shows in the care they receive each and every day.

Whether you're joining Compass Health Network or Adapt of Missouri, you'll become part of a dedicated, mission-driven team committed to transforming lives through compassionate, innovative care. We foster a supportive, collaborative environment where your work is valued and your professional growth is encouraged. We offer:

• Competitive Benefits
• Opportunities for career advancement
• Personal and professional development
• Licensure supervision
• Tuition reimbursement & scholarships
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Wellness program with Xponential access
• Generous paid time off and holidays
• National Health Service Corp loan repayment eligibility*

* Please note:

While Compass Health Network is eligible for the…