Mental Health Technician - Inpatient Behavioral Health - FT Nights - Hospital Hill (3 nights per week, 7:00p - 7:30am)

1 month ago
Kansas City, MissouriFull TimeBehavioral Health

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Job Description

About the Role

Join University Health as a Mental Health Technician – Inpatient Behavioral Health in United States. If you are a current University Health or University Health Physicians employee and wish to be considered, you must apply via the internal career site. Please log into myWORKDAY to search for positions and apply.

Key Responsibilities

  • (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.

Work Schedule

  • Full-Time position.
  • No explicit call, weekend, or night shift information provided.

Apply to join University Health as a Mental Health Technician – Inpatient Behavioral Health.

Key Skills

Patient CareDirect CareSafetyClerical TasksCompassionBCLS CertificationDaily Activities AssistanceTherapeutic Environment Creation

Requirements

Minimum requirements include a high school diploma or equivalent and obtaining BCLS certification within 120 days of hire, along with clearance through the Family Care Registry. Candidates must also meet specific Unlicensed Assistive Personnel (UAP) training criteria or demonstrate competency through alternative educational or professional experience pathways.
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Position Insights

Behavioral Health — Physician Career Context

This Behavioral Health position at University Health 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.

Location & Logistics

This position is based in Kansas City, Missouri.

Skills, Responsibilities & Benefits

Key skills and qualifications: Patient Care, Direct Care, Safety, Clerical Tasks, Compassion, BCLS Certification, Daily Activities Assistance, Therapeutic Environment Creation. Candidates with experience in these areas may be especially well-suited for this Behavioral Health role.

Core responsibilities: The Mental Health Technician will work closely with licensed nursing staff to provide direct patient care, assisting with daily activities and maintaining a supportive, safe, and positive therapeutic environment. Duties will vary, encompassing both clerical tasks and direct clinical support to help ...

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