Mental Health Technician

The Mental Health Technician (MHT) works in a collaborative role with the Registered Nurse, providing direct care to individual and group psychiatric patients. Work is conducted during a day shift of 7.5 hours in the United States.

• Organize and implement group activities in conjunction with the unit program and other staff.
• Perform procedures associated with activities of daily living and personal hygiene of patients.
• Demonstrate a humanistic and caring attitude.
• Apply basic knowledge of desired effects and side effects of psychotropic medications.
• Establish and foster collegial relationships with peers and other disciplines.
• Maintain openness and responsiveness to diverse backgrounds and experiences, promoting a culturally sensitive environment.
• Apply therapeutic skills in crisis intervention.
• Perform supplemental components of nursing admission.
• Recognize changes in a patient’s mental status and share findings with the primary nurse.
• Support morale and milieu management.

• Minimum 2 years of experience in an acute psychiatric setting.
• Excellent reading, writing, and speaking skills in English.
• Orientation toward consumer satisfaction.
• Physical stamina, manual dexterity, and visual and aural acuity required.
• Current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification required.
• Certification in emergency response (CPI or PMCS) preferred.
• Experience with EKG and Phlebotomy preferred.

High school diploma required; a Bachelor of Science (BS) or 60 credits toward a BS in a related field preferred.

Hourly rate: $28.61 – $33.98 per hour.

Richmond University Medical Center is committed to equality of opportunity in all aspects of employment and provides full and equal employment opportunities to all employees and potential employees without regard to race, color, national origin, religion, gender identity, sex, sexual orientation, pregnancy, childbirth, lactation accommodations, physical or mental disability, age, immigration or citizenship status, veteran or active military status, genetic information, or any other legally protected status.