Technician-Behavioral Health
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Job Description
Provide support and assistance to mental health service staff for patient care activities. Responsibilities include but are not limited to the transporting of patients to and from facility, meal provisions, supervision of patients during staff break periods, Assist patient group activities as requested.
Provides support to patients for assistance with personal hygiene and daily living skills. Responsible for reporting/communicating to clinical staff any problematic or clinical issues observed while on duty. Performs all other duties as assigned.
Job Responsibilities
- Transports clients safely to and form home/IOP facility via van and in facility.
- Completes documentation promptly.
- Participates in keeping IOP area clean and maintained to enhance patient care.
- Performs other duties as assigned.
Minimum Experience Required
1 years of experience assisting in the care of mental health patients.
Minimum Education Required
High School Diploma or Equivalent
Minimum Special Skills
Ability to respond and interact appropriately to the unique needs of the geriatric population.
Licensure Description
Basic Life Support (CPR) certification within 30 days of employment. Current Class R driving license with clean driving record.
Key Responsibilities
The technician provides direct support to mental health patients, including assistance with daily living activities, personal hygiene, and group activities. They are also responsible for transporting patients safely and reporting clinical observations to the staff.
Requirements
Candidates must have at least one year of experience in mental health patient care and a high school diploma or equivalent. A valid Class R driving license and Basic Life Support (CPR) certification are required.
Qualifications
- Education
- Professional certificate or licensure
Certifications
Key Skills
Behavioral Health Career Context
Of the 50 active Behavioral Health listings this role was benchmarked against, 72% have no call, 32% require no weekends.
Behavioral Health pay on WeekdayDoc is up 7.1% vs. the prior quarter (through Sep 2026).
The cost-of-living index for Tennessee is 91.9 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)). 58.6% of Tennessee clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).
Location & Logistics
Tennessee has no state income tax, which can significantly increase take-home pay compared to high-tax states.
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