Mental Health Technician - Inpatient Behavioral Health - FT Nights (3 nights per week, 7:00p - 7:30am) Hospital Hill

University Health

11 days ago

Kansas City, MissouriFull TimePsychiatry

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Job Description

About the Role

Join University Health as a Mental Health Technician – FT Nights in United States. If you are a current University Health or University Health Physicians employee and wish to be considered, you must apply via the internal career site. Please log into myWORKDAY to search for positions and apply.

Key Responsibilities

(from clerical tasks to helping in a clinical setting) – no two days are the same.

✔️ Using your skills and compassion to help patients feel at ease and supported.

Work Schedule

Full-Time position.

No explicit call, weekend, or night shift information provided.

Apply to join University Health as a Mental Health Technician – FT Nights.

Key Skills

Patient careBehavioral healthClinical supportTherapeutic environmentDaily living assistanceClerical tasksCompassionCommunicationSafety monitoringNursing support

Requirements

Candidates must possess a high school diploma or equivalent and obtain BCLS certification within 120 days of hire. Applicants must also meet specific training requirements equivalent to Unlicensed Assistive Personnel (UAP) regulations.

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Position Insights

Psychiatry — Physician Career Context

This Psychiatry position at University Health is open to physician candidates.

Physicians (MD/DO) are in high demand across healthcare settings, with growing interest in positions that offer sustainable schedules and reduced administrative burden.

Nationally, Psychiatry professionals earn a median annual salary of approximately $300k, with the typical range spanning $230k to $400k depending on experience, location, and practice setting.

Location & Logistics

This position is based in Kansas City, Missouri.

Skills, Responsibilities & Benefits

Key skills and qualifications: Patient care, Behavioral health, Clinical support, Therapeutic environment, Daily living assistance, Clerical tasks, Compassion, Communication. Candidates with experience in these areas may be especially well-suited for this Psychiatry role.

Core responsibilities: The Mental Health Technician provides direct patient care and assistance with daily activities under the supervision of nursing staff. They are responsible for maintaining a safe, supportive, and therapeutic environment for patients within the inpatient unit.

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