Mental Health Technician I

5 days ago

Little Rock, AR, United States Recovery Solutions Full time
Mental Health Technician I

Department: Nursing - Unlicensed
Job Status: Full-Time
Shift: 11:00 PM - 7:30 AM
Rate of Pay: $17.30 - $19.20 Hourly
Position Type: Full-Time
Status: Accepting Applications

Position Description

Do you have a passion for helping others and creating a safe, supportive environment for individuals receiving care? We're looking for a compassionate and reliable Mental Health Technician (MHT) to join our team. In this role, you'll work directly with individuals served, supporting their daily needs, ensuring safety, and contributing to their treatment journey under the supervision of licensed nursing staff.

As an MHT, you'll be an active part of the treatment team-building trust, promoting recovery, and serving as a positive role model in a therapeutic environment.

What You'll Do
  • Provide direct care that prioritizes safety, comfort, and individual rights
  • Support treatment plans through supervision, positive interaction, and role modeling
  • Assist with daily living needs, nutrition, rest, and exercise
  • Monitor and maintain safety in the facility, anticipating and de-escalating potential crises
  • Report behavioral observations and communicate effectively with nursing staff
  • Intervene in crisis situations using approved de-escalation and restraint techniques
  • Participate in group activities, recreational programs, and therapeutic milieu support
  • Complete required documentation, safety checks, and observations accurately
  • Escort or provide one-on-one support to individuals served as needed
What We're Looking For

Education
  • High school diploma or equivalent (required)
  • Associate degree in a human services field (preferred)
Experience
  • Direct care experience in mental health, forensic, or healthcare settings (preferred)
  • Ability to read, write, and understand medical terminology (preferred)
Why Join Us?

This is more than a job-it's a chance to make a real difference. As a Mental Health Technician, you'll gain valuable experience in behavioral healthcare, crisis intervention, and therapeutic support while working alongside a dedicated, multidisciplinary team. If you're compassionate, dependable, and ready to support others on their path to recovery, we'd love to hear from you.

Perks and Benefits

In addition to comprehensive benefits including medical, dental, vision, paid time off, and 401k, we foster a work, life balance for team members and their family to support physical, mental, and financial wellbeing, including:
  • DailyPay
  • Tuition Assistance
  • Employee Assistance Program (EAP) including free counseling and health coaching
  • Company paid life insurance
  • Tax free Health Spending Accounts (HSA)
  • Wellness program featuring fitness memberships and product discounts
  • Pet insurance?
  • Discount and reward programs for Theme Parks & Attractions, Hotels, Rental Cars, Water Parks, Virtual Events & Shows, Movie Tickets, Gift Cards, and more.

*Eligibility for perks and benefits varies based on employee type and length of service.

You Matter

From top to bottom, we are a company of caregivers. If there is one unifying characteristic of everyone at Recovery Solutions, it is the deep desire to make a difference by helping society's most vulnerable and often overlooked individuals. ? Every day our team has the distinct honor and responsibility to show up with non-judgmental compassion to provide hope and healing to those who need it most.

For those of you whose calling it is to serve others, this is your moment. Your chance to join our family and be a part of our mission to care for those desperately in need, and to do your part to heal the world, one patient at a time.

We encourage you to apply If you are excited about a role but your experience doesn't seem to align perfectly with every element of the job description, we encourage you to apply. You may be just the right candidate for this, or one of our many other roles.

We are an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer

We celebrate a variety of backgrounds and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.

Deadline to apply to this position is contingent upon applicant volume. Those positions located in Colorado will have a specific deadline posted in the job description.

We are an Affirmative Action Employer in accordance with applicable state and local laws.

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