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Mental / Psychiatric Health Technician (Behavioral Health Technician)

Facility: Rogers Behavioral Health

Setting: Inpatient Psychiatric Facility

Job Summary

Provide care for individuals with psychiatric conditions and substance use disorders under the direction of physicians, nurses, or other health practitioners. Monitor patient safety, physical and emotional well-being, and report directly to medical staff.

Essential Duties

+ Monitor patients for safety and well-being

+ Assist with daily activities (rounding, vitals, meals)

+ Support patients who may be at risk of harming themselves or others

+ Follow care plans and instructions from medical staff

Requirements

+ Education: High School diploma or equivalent (Associate’s or Bachelor’s in Behavioral Studies/Psychology preferred)

+ Experience: Minimum 1 year behavioral health experience preferred (psych hospital experience strongly preferred)

+ Certifications: CPR, TB screening, Health certificate (as required)

+ Other: Must be at least 18 years old and meet all federal, state, and local requirements

Preferred Qualifications

+ CNA license or Bachelor’s in Psychology

+ Prior inpatient psychiatric experience

Schedule & Pay

+ Shifts: PM (3p–11:30p)

+ Hours: 40 hours/week, every other weekend

+ Pay:

+ Weeks 1–3: $23/hr

+ Weeks 4–6: $24/hr

+ Weeks 7+: $25/hr

+ Overtime: 1.5x after 40 hours

Contract Details

+ Duration: 17 weeks (Temp-to-Hire)

+ Start Date: ASAP

Additional Notes

+ Must understand one-to-one patient care and crisis situations

+ Memory care experience alone is not sufficient

+ Opportunity for permanent hire after contract

Benefits

At Amergis, we firmly believe that our employees are the heartbeat of our organization and we are happy to offer the following benefits:

+ Competitive pay & weekly paychecks

+ Health, dental, vision, and life insurance

+ 401(k) savings plan

+ Awards and recognition programs

*Benefit eligibility is dependent on employment status.

About Amergis

Amergis, formerly known as Maxim Healthcare Staffing, has served our clients and communities by connecting people to the work that matters since 1988. We provide meaningful opportunities to our extensive network of healthcare and school-based professionals, ready to work in any hospital, government facility, or school. Through partnership and innovation, Amergis creates unmatched staffing experiences to deliver the best workforce solutions.

Amergis is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, color, religion, national origin, disability, protected Veteran status, age, or any other characteristic protected by law.