MENTAL HEALTH TECH
Job Description
About the Role
Join Riverside Healthcare as a MENTAL HEALTH TECH in United States.
Key Responsibilities
- Essential Duties Assist with the daily living activities of patients, including personal hygiene and meals.
- Monitor and document patient behavior, emotional well-being, and any changes in condition, reporting findings to the nursing and treatment team.
- Provide support and encouragement to patients during therapeutic activities and group sessions.
- Implement safety protocols and assist in crisis intervention as needed to ensure a safe environment for patients and staff.
Requirements
- call Opportunity for annual increases based on performance
Benefits & Compensation
- Salary: $18.83 - $23/hr
Work Schedule
- Full-Time position.
- Call responsibilities required.
Apply to join Riverside Healthcare as a MENTAL HEALTH TECH.
Key Skills
Position Insights
General Medicine — Physician Career Context
This General Medicine position at Riverside Healthcare 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.
Compensation Analysis
Stated compensation: $18.83 - $23/hr.
This position also offers production-based compensation: $23 per hourly. Production bonuses can significantly increase total earnings above the stated base salary range.
Location & Logistics
This position is based in Kankakee, Illinois.
Skills, Responsibilities & Benefits
Key skills and qualifications: Communication Skills, Interpersonal Skills, Crisis Intervention, Patient Monitoring, Behavioral Support, Therapeutic Activities, Team Collaboration, Patient Care. Candidates with experience in these areas may be especially well-suited for this General Medicine role.
Core responsibilities: The Mental Health Technician assists patients with daily living activities, monitors their behavior, and provides emotional support. They also implement safety protocols and collaborate with the treatment team to develop individualized care plans.
Benefits package: Paid Time Off programs, Health insurance, Dental insurance, Vision insurance, Life insurance, Short- and Long-Term Disability, Health Savings Accounts, Flexible Spending Accounts. A comprehensive benefits package is an important factor in evaluating total compensation beyond base salary.
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Job Details
Employment Type
Full-time
Posted
2mo ago
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