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Trinity Health
Stafford Springs, Connecticut

Mental Health Worker - Inpatient Behavioral Health - Per Diem

Behavioral Health TechIncludes callPer Diem
Posted 2mo ago

About the Role

Per diem behavioral health tech. Rotating shifts. Support psychiatric patients in a hospital setting. CPR required.

Join Trinity Health as a Mental Health Worker - Inpatient Behavioral Health - Per Diem in Stafford Springs, Connecticut.

Key Responsibilities

  • Maintain confidentiality.

Requirements

  • Education: High School Diploma/Equivalent with related experience required.
  • Prior experience in psychiatric setting a plus.
  • Ability to prioritize tasks.

Work Schedule

  • Per Diem position.
  • Call responsibilities required.

Apply to join Trinity Health as a Mental Health Worker - Inpatient Behavioral Health - Per Diem.

Licensure & Certifications

A high school diploma is required, while a bachelor's degree in Human Services or a related field is preferred. Candidates must hold AHA CPR/BLS certification and possess the ability to relate to emotionally ill individuals.

Qualifications

Education
Bachelor degree

Certifications

BLS (preferred)

Key Skills

Patient ObservationVital Signs MonitoringCrisis InterventionPatient SafetyBehavioral Health CareProblem SolvingConfidentialityPrioritization

Psychiatry Career Context

In Connecticut, Psychiatry listings on WeekdayDoc pay a median of ~$152k across 44 listings, vs ~$233k nationally (5,806 listings).

Connecticut's cost-of-living index is 124.0 (US average = 100) — Connecticut ranks #10 of 50 for clinician purchasing power. 62.6% of Connecticut clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).

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