Mental Health Technician jobs in Kansas

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 / Behavioral Health Technician
  • Camber Children's Mental Health
  • Hays, KS PART_TIME,FULL_TIME
  • We are currently offering a $1,000 sign-on bonus for Full Time and Part Time BHTs!

    Must be 20 years old to apply. Pre-employment drug screen, physical and background check required.

    Pay Rate:

    $16-$18 per hour depending on education and experience

    Weekday Differentials of $1.00 for evening and overnight

    Weekend Differentials of $1.50 for evening and overnight

    Education Requirements:

    High school diploma or general education degree (GED) from an accredited high school

    Licensure/Certification:

    Valid driver’s license and auto insurance

    Experience Requirements:

    One-three months related experience and/or training working with adults or children in a behavioral health care or similar environment.

    The Behavioral Health Technician (BHT) for Camber Children’s Mental Health provides compassionate care and supervision of children and youth. As a BHT you will provide support to help young people achieve their treatment goals through daily activities, teach them coping techniques and positive behavior skills. You can expect to work closely with nurses and therapist in reinforcing treatment plans, documenting client activity, and maintaining a safe environment. We are currently hiring for full-time day, evening and overnight positions with two consecutive days off per week. If willing to work both Saturday and Sunday, we will provide the option of three consecutive days off.

    Benefits:

    Medical

    Vision

    Free Dental insurance

    Life Insurance

    Long-Term and Short-Term Disability Coverage (Paid by Company)

    Paid Parental Leave

    403(b) Retirement Plan with company match

    Professional license renewal and CEU reimbursement

    Tuition reimbursement

    Paid Time Off (PTO) plan

    CCMH provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.

    Camber is a private, nonprofit organization and a subsidiary of KVC Health Systems. KVC Health Systems is the parent company of a family of nonprofit organizations working to make a difference in the lives of children, adults and families.

    Job Types: Full-time, Part-time

    Pay: $16.00 - $18.00 per hour

    Benefits:

    • Dental insurance
    • Employee assistance program
    • Flexible schedule
    • Flexible spending account
    • Health insurance
    • Health savings account
    • Life insurance
    • Paid time off
    • Parental leave
    • Referral program
    • Retirement plan
    • Tuition reimbursement
    • Vision insurance

    Schedule:

    • 12 hour shift
    • 8 hour shift
    • Day shift
    • Evening shift
    • On call
    • Overnight shift
    • Weekends as needed
    • Weekends only

    People with a criminal record are encouraged to apply

    Application Question(s):

    • Are you authorized to work in the United States?
    • Are you now or have you ever been employed by KVC, Camber or Great Circle?

    Education:

    • High school or equivalent (Required)

    License/Certification:

    • Driver's License (Required)

    Ability to Relocate:

    • Hays, KS 67601: Relocate before starting work (Required)

    Work Location: In person

  • 17 Days Ago

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Crisis Mental Health Technician
  • Pawnee Mental Health Services
  • Manhattan, KS FULL_TIME
  • Note: position is also eligible for incentive pay up to $500 quarterly ($2,000 yearly) for meeting client care expectations. Position has shift differential pay, $1 for 2nd shift, $1.75 for 3rd shift,...
  • 13 Days Ago

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Mental/Behavioral Health Technician, PRN
  • Camber Children's Mental Health
  • Wichita, KS PART_TIME
  • The Behavioral Health Technician (BHT) for Camber Children’s Mental Health provides compassionate care and supervision of children and youth. As a BHT you will provide support to help young people ach...
  • 1 Month Ago

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Mental/Behavioral Health Technician, 3rd Shift, Full Time
  • Camber Children's Mental Health
  • Wichita, KS FULL_TIME
  • The Behavioral Health Technician (BHT) for Camber Children’s Mental Health provides compassionate care and supervision of children and youth. As a BHT you will provide support to help young people ach...
  • 1 Month Ago

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Mental/Behavioral Health Technician, 2nd Shift, Part Time
  • Camber Children's Mental Health
  • Wichita, KS PART_TIME
  • The Behavioral Health Technician (BHT) for Camber Children’s Mental Health provides compassionate care and supervision of children and youth. As a BHT you will provide support to help young people ach...
  • 1 Month Ago

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Mental/Behavioral Health Technician 1st Shift Full Time
  • Camber Children's Mental Health
  • Wichita, KS FULL_TIME
  • The Behavioral Health Technician (BHT) for Camber Children’s Mental Health provides compassionate care and supervision of children and youth. As a BHT you will provide support to help young people ach...
  • 1 Month Ago

Kansas /ˈkænzəs/ (listen) is a U.S. state in the Midwestern United States. Its capital is Topeka and its largest city is Wichita, with its most populated county being Johnson County. Kansas is bordered by Nebraska on the north; Missouri on the east; Oklahoma on the south; and Colorado on the west. Kansas is named after the Kansa Native American tribe, which inhabited the area. The tribe's name (natively kką:ze) is often said to mean "people of the (south) wind" although this was probably not the term's original meaning. For thousands of years, what is now Kansas was home to numerous and divers...
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Income Estimation for Mental Health Technician jobs
$33,724 to $42,444

Mental Health Technician in Stamford, CT
Mental health technicians help in the coordination of mental health care services, help in the assessment of patients, monitoring of patients, documenting patients care, assisting patients to bath or use the toilet, and also help to identify the special needs of patients.
October 17, 2019
Mental Health Technician in Lorain, OH
Performs a variety of routine activities to provide physical and psychological care to clients/patients receiving treatment within the Maricopa Integrated Health System.  The client/patient population carries a primary or secondary mental health diagnosis and is 18 years of age or older.
November 14, 2019
Mental Health Technician in Albuquerque, NM
Behavioral Health Technicians will help with resident meal preparation.
November 14, 2019