Mental Health Technician (MHT) (Overnights)

LAKE BEHAVIORAL HOSPITAL

1 month ago

Waukegan, Illinois$17.00 - $23.00 hourlyFull TimeGeneral Medicine

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Job Description

About the Role

Join LAKE BEHAVIORAL HOSPITAL as a Mental Health Technician (MHT) (Overnights) in United States. Job DetailsJob Location: Lake Behavioral Hospital - Waukegan, IL 60085Position Type: Full TimeSalary Range: $17.00 - $23.

Key Responsibilities

will you make a difference? Are you an empathetic and dedicated professional seeking to positively impact the mental well-being of individuals? Your opportunity awaits at Lake Behavioral Hospital! As a Mental Health Technician (MHT), you'll be an integral part of our treatment team, providing continuous care, supervision, and positive role modeling to patients across various age groups.

will be a crucial member of our dynamic and compassionate healthcare team, where your dedication as a Mental Health Technician (MHT) will positively impact the overall treatment experience for our diverse patient population.

provide information for development and revision Employ crisis-intervention techniques, conduct MHT-led grou.

provide for our team: 401(k) + matching Health insurance 100% company-paid life insurance coverage up to 2x.

Requirements

paid life insurance coverage up to 2x your annual salary Vision insurance Dental insurance 100% company

Benefits & Compensation

Salary: $17 - $23/hr

Signing bonus: $1.

401(k) with employer match.

Work Schedule

Full-Time position.

Weekend coverage may be required.

Night or evening shifts may be required.

This position offers a signing bonus. Work with LAKE BEHAVIORAL HOSPITAL in United States.

Key Skills

Continuous CareSupervisionRole ModelingVital Signs RecordingJudgmentCrisis InterventionCPI TechniquesGroup FacilitationDischarge AssistancePersonal Hygiene AssistanceUniversal PrecautionsPatient InteractionTreatment Planning

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Position Insights

Work-Life Balance Analysis

WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Mental Health Technician (MHT) (Overnights) at LAKE BEHAVIORAL HOSPITAL a 3.5 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as below average. This places the position in the average range of all General Medicine physician listings evaluated on our platform. Contributing factors include no on-call duties.

Candidates should carefully assess workload expectations and scheduling demands before applying.

General Medicine — Physician Career Context

This General Medicine position at LAKE BEHAVIORAL HOSPITAL 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: $17.00 - $23.00 hourly.

Location & Logistics

This position is based in Waukegan, Illinois.

Why This Position Stands Out

No on-call requirements — clinicians are completely off-duty after hours
Transparent compensation ($0k–$0k)

Skills, Responsibilities & Benefits

Key skills and qualifications: Continuous Care, Supervision, Role Modeling, Vital Signs Recording, Judgment, Crisis Intervention, CPI Techniques, Group Facilitation. Candidates with experience in these areas may be especially well-suited for this General Medicine role.

Core responsibilities: The Mental Health Technician provides continuous care, supervision, and positive role modeling to patients across various age groups under the guidance of a Registered Nurse. Responsibilities include recording vital signs, following therapeutic interventions, employing crisis-intervention techniques...

Benefits package: $800 Sign-on Bonus, Shift Differential Pay, Health Insurance, Dental Insurance, Vision Insurance, 401k with Matching, Company-Paid Life Insurance, Company-Paid Long Term Disability. A comprehensive benefits package is an important factor in evaluating total compensation beyond base salary.

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