Mental Health Technician jobs in Kansas City, MO

Mental Health Technician observes and assists assigned mental health patients and helps with daily living activities, therapeutic activities, and socialization. Responsible for the overall maintenance of a therapeutic environment in the psychiatric unit and to ensure the safety of patents and staff. Being a Mental Health Technician attends and participates in group therapy, in-service education, and staff meetings. Records information about patients including vital signs, weight, and demeanor. Additionally, Mental Health Technician may communicate with patients family as needed. Typically requires an associate degree or equivalent. Typically reports to a registered nurse (rn) or other supervisor. The Mental Health Technician works under moderate supervision. Gaining or has attained full proficiency in a specific area of discipline. To be a Mental Health Technician typically requires 1-3 years of related experience. (Copyright 2024 Salary.com)

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Mental Health Technician
  • Horizon Health
  • Kansas, MO FULL_TIME
  • Mental Health Technician – Behavioral Health

    Horizon Health, in partnership with Cameron Regional Medical Center, Cameron, MO, is seeking, at our inpatient psychiatric program full time Mental Health Technician for the Day & Night Shift.

    The Mental Health Technician (MHT) will perform selected patient care activities under the supervision of the Program Director and/or Nurse Manager. Primary duties include observing and recording patient information pertinent to the treatment plan and reporting this information to the Staff Registered Nurse, and . This position is also responsible for escorting and monitoring patient activities and attending to their personal needs. The MHT must be capable of physically assisting patients, dealing with patient emergencies and working as a member of the clinical team.

    Horizon Health is the nation’s largest psychiatric contract management company. For more information about Horizon, please see: www.horizonhealth.com. EOE

    Benefit Highlights for full-time positions:

    • Competitive Compensation
    • Excellent Medical, Dental, Vision, and Prescription Drug Plan
    • 401(K) with company match and discounted stock plan
    • Long and Short-term Disability
    • Flexible Spending Accounts; Healthcare Savings Account
    • Life Insurance
    • Career development opportunities within the company
    • Tuition Assistance
    • Rewarding work environment

    Requirements:
    Education, Certification/Licensure, and/or Experience

    • High School diploma or GED
    • Valid, unexpired Driver’s license
    • Certification: Crisis prevention certification as required; CPR certification
    • Minimum one year experience with appropriate education

    To Submit Your Resume, Please Click "APPLY NOW"

    Job Type: Full-time

    Benefits:

    • 401(k) matching
    • Dental insurance
    • Flexible spending account
    • Health insurance
    • Health savings account
    • Life insurance
    • Tuition reimbursement
    • Vision insurance

    Schedule:

    • Day shift
    • Night shift

    Work setting:

    • In-person

    Education:

    • High school or equivalent (Preferred)

    Experience:

    • similar: 1 year (Preferred)

    License/Certification:

    • Crisis prevention certification; CPR certification (Preferred)
    • unexpired Driver’s license (Preferred)

    Work Location: In person

  • 22 Days Ago

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Intensive Mental Health Technician
  • Swope Health
  • Kansas, MO FULL_TIME
  • As an Intensive Mental Health Technician(IMHT) for Swope Health Services residential department, you will be part of a team that help members of our community that need it the most. A Intensive Mental...
  • 12 Days Ago

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Mental Health Technician - Weekend
  • Compass Health Network
  • Windsor, MO FULL_TIME
  • Job Description Compensation: $17.50/hr Due to critical service need of the communities we serve, we are offering a $1,000 sign-on bonus.* We are eager to continue to provide quality and compassionate...
  • 21 Days Ago

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Mental Health Technician
  • Universal Health Services, Inc.
  • Cameron, MO FULL_TIME
  • Responsibilities Mental Health Tech Positions -Geropsychiatric Unit at Cameron Regional Medical Center in Cameron, MOA Mental Health Technician (MHT) performs selected patient care activities under th...
  • 21 Days Ago

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Mental Health Technician
  • Compass Health Network
  • Windsor, MO FULL_TIME
  • Job Description Compensation: $17.50/hr Due to critical service need of the communities we serve, we are offering a $1,000 sign-on bonus.* We are eager to continue to provide quality and compassionate...
  • 22 Days Ago

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Mental Health Technician - Days
  • Universal Health Services, Inc.
  • Cameron, MO FULL_TIME
  • Responsibilities Mental Health Tech Positions -Geropsychiatric Unit at Cameron Regional Medical Center in Cameron, MOA Mental Health Technician (MHT) performs selected patient care activities under th...
  • 28 Days Ago

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Mental Health Clinician - Remote
  • Guideline Healthcare
  • Kansas City, MO
  • Telehealth, fully remote Therapist / Counselor opportunity for part-time or full-time. Bonus Offered Details: 100% remot...
  • 4/25/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Behavioral Health Clinician - Remote
  • Guideline Healthcare
  • Kansas City, MO
  • Telehealth, fully remote Therapist / Counselor opportunity for part-time or full-time. Bonus Offered Details: 100% remot...
  • 4/23/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Behavioral Health Clinician - Remote
  • Guideline Healthcare
  • Kansas City, MO
  • Telehealth, fully remote Therapist / Counselor opportunity for part-time or full-time. Bonus Offered Details: 100% remot...
  • 4/23/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Behavioral Health Clinician - Remote
  • Guideline Healthcare
  • Kansas City, MO
  • Telehealth, fully remote Therapist / Counselor opportunity for part-time or full-time. Bonus Offered Details: 100% remot...
  • 4/23/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Behavioral Health Clinician - Remote
  • Guideline Healthcare
  • Kansas City, MO
  • Telehealth, fully remote Therapist / Counselor opportunity for part-time or full-time. Bonus Offered Details: 100% remot...
  • 4/23/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Behavioral Health Clinician - Remote
  • Guideline Healthcare
  • Kansas City, MO
  • Telehealth, fully remote Therapist / Counselor opportunity for part-time or full-time. Bonus Offered Details: 100% remot...
  • 4/23/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Behavioral Health Clinician - Remote
  • Guideline Healthcare
  • Kansas City, MO
  • Telehealth, fully remote Therapist / Counselor opportunity for part-time or full-time. Bonus Offered Details: 100% remot...
  • 4/23/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Behavioral Health Clinician - Remote
  • Guideline Healthcare
  • Kansas City, MO
  • Telehealth, fully remote Therapist / Counselor opportunity for part-time or full-time. Bonus Offered Details: 100% remot...
  • 4/23/2024 12:00:00 AM

Kansas City is the largest city in the U.S. state of Missouri. According to the U.S. Census Bureau, the city had an estimated population of 488,943 in 2017, making it the 37th most-populous city in the United States. It is the central city of the Kansas City metropolitan area, which straddles the Kansas–Missouri state line. Kansas City was founded in the 1830s as a Missouri River port at its confluence with the Kansas River coming in from the west. On June 1, 1850 the town of Kansas was incorporated; shortly after came the establishment of the Kansas Territory. Confusion between the two ensued...
Source: Wikipedia (as of 04/11/2019). Read more from Wikipedia
Income Estimation for Mental Health Technician jobs
$34,681 to $43,647
Kansas City, Missouri area prices
were up 1.7% from a year ago

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