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Mental Health Technician - Inpatient Behavioral Health - Days - Part Time - TMC

Behavioral Health TechPart-Time

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  • Mental Health Technician - Inpatient Behavioral Health - Days - Part Time - TMC
  • 101 Truman Medical Center
  • Job Location
  • Center for Behavioral Medicine
  • Kansas City, Missouri

Department

  • Behavioral Health IP
  • Position Type
  • Part time

Work Schedule

  • 7:00AM - 7:30PM
  • Hours Per Week
  • 24

Job Description

Ready to Make a Difference? Join Us as a Mental Health Technician!

Are you someone who’s passionate about supporting others and creating a positive, healing environment? We’re looking for an enthusiastic Mental Health Technician to join our amazing team on the Mental Health Unit!

As a Mental Health Technician, you’ll be working hand-in-hand with our Licensed Nursing Staff, providing patient care and helping create a therapeutic space where people can thrive. Whether you're assisting with daily activities or providing a listening ear, you’ll be making a real impact every single day.

What You’ll Be Doing

Helping patients with daily activities and providing direct care under the supervision of our awesome nursing team

  • Keeping the environment supportive, safe, and positive for everyone
  • Taking on a variety of duties (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

Minimum Requirements

High School Diploma or Equivalent

Must obtain BCLS certification within 120 days of hire (and keep it current for continued employment)

Clearance Through the Family Care Registry

Completion of training as directed through orientation and/or by Leadership, Management, or Educators in the established timeline

Department orientation with classroom and clinical training equivalent to Unlicensed Assistive Personnel (UAP) regulations—or meet specific background criteria as listed below:

Unlicensed Assistive Personnel training requirements can be waived if the employee demonstrates competency in required content areas.

Must Meet One of the Following

  • Enrolled in a professional or practical nursing program and completed a fundamentals of nursing course
  • Was a nursing licensure candidate who failed to pass the state licensure exam in the past 3 years
  • Certified as a nursing assistant per state regulation
  • Certified or trained in UAP curriculum
  • Has documented experience as a nurse assistant, EMT, or surgical technician in the past 3 years
  • Completed UAP training in Missouri within the last 3 years
  • Completed a professional or practical nursing program outside the U.S. and awaiting licensure in this country
  • UAPs from staffing agencies must comply with training requirements

Preferred Qualifications

  • Experience in patient care, including assistance with activities of daily living (ambulation, feeding, etc.)
  • Previous mental health experience
  • BCLS certification

Why You’ll Love Working With Us

A supportive, fun, and collaborative team

Opportunities for Career Growth and Development

A positive and welcoming work environment where you can truly make a difference!

If you're ready to provide compassionate care and be part of a dynamic team, we want to hear from you! Apply today and start making a difference in the lives of others.

Key Responsibilities

The Mental Health Technician provides direct patient care and support under the supervision of nursing staff to maintain a safe and therapeutic environment. Responsibilities include assisting patients with daily activities and performing a variety of clinical and clerical tasks.

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 or demonstrate relevant clinical competency.

Qualifications

Education
Professional certificate or licensure

Key Skills

Behavioral health supportClinical assistanceTherapeutic communicationSafety monitoringDocumentationTeam collaborationActivities of daily living assistance

Behavioral Health Career Context

Of the 50 active Behavioral Health listings this role was benchmarked against, 60% have no call, 36% require no weekends.

Behavioral Health pay on WeekdayDoc is down 4.6% vs. the prior quarter (through Aug 2026).

The cost-of-living index for California is 110.7 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)). 63.6% of California clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).

Top Behavioral Health Tech Jobs

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Salary Distribution29 jobs · 22 employers

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<$35k
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$35k-40k
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$40k-45k
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$45k-50k
4
$50k+

Annual compensation range

Work-Life Balance Distribution38 jobs · 22 employers

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5-6
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Higher = better work-life balance

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Behavioral Health Technician at Hill (83693)

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$26.91-$28.58/hr
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Centurion Health · Pontiac, Illinois

$26.91-$28.58/hr
#3

Behavioral Health Technician - Bachelor's Degree in Psychology (83704)

$25/hr
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Behavioral Health Associate I

$20-$25/hr
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Work-life snapshot

median 1.5this job 1.5
Better work-life than 50% of Behavioral Health listings

Listing-based score, 0–10, across 1,227 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

Living in Riverside

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$602k
Typical market rent
$2,444/mo
Residents’ average commute
31 min
Metro price indexU.S. average = 100
106.4
State income tax
Up to 13.3%
Sources & methodology

Sources: Zillow home values (Aug 2026), Zillow market rents (Aug 2026), U.S. Census ACS 2024 five-year.

BEA 2024 · Riverside-San Bernardino-Ontario, CA metro prices. Housing figures are city-level.

City-level figures. Not a cost-of-living guarantee.