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Humboldt Park Health
Chicago, Illinois

Mental Health Tech - Behavioral Health - Multiple Shifts Available

Behavioral Health TechIncludes callFull-Time

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Job Description

Join Humboldt Park Health’S Growing Behavioral Health Team

Humboldt Park Health is expanding our Behavioral Health team to meet the growing mental health needs of the community we proudly call home. We are seeking compassionate, dedicated Mental Health Technicians to join our team, with opportunities available across day and night shifts and in full-time, part-time, and registry/PRN roles.

This is an evergreen job posting. We continuously accept applications as our staffing needs evolve. Applications will be reviewed on an ongoing basis, and qualified candidates may be contacted as opportunities become available based on current and anticipated patient care and operational needs.

For more than 130 years, Humboldt Park Health has been deeply committed to caring for the Humboldt Park community. As a 200-bed, community-based acute care hospital, we provide patient-centered, quality care ranging from everyday healthcare needs to treatment for critical conditions.

Our commitment extends beyond the hospital walls through programs and outreach that support individuals and families who are uninsured or underserved, help manage chronic conditions, provide health education, and promote the health and well-being of older adults.

When you join Humboldt Park Health, you become part of a mission-driven organization dedicated to being a place of healing, caring, and connection for our patients, families, and community. As a Mental Health Technician, you’ll play an important role in supporting patients receiving behavioral health services, promoting a safe and therapeutic environment, and working collaboratively with nurses, counselors, providers, and other members of the care team.

Schedule & Shift Opportunities

We are hiring for day and night shifts, with full-time, part-time, and registry/PRN opportunities available. Schedules and hours may vary based on the position, patient needs, and operational requirements. Flexibility may be required.

Shift Differentials: Eligible shifts may qualify for shift differentials in accordance with Humboldt Park Health’s current policy at the time hours are worked.

Join a Team That Cares for You, TOO

At Humboldt Park Health, we believe caring for our community starts with caring for the people who provide that care. We are committed to supporting our employees through meaningful benefits, opportunities for professional growth, and a team-oriented environment where you can build your career while making a difference.

Full-time Employees May Be Eligible For

  • Medical, dental, and vision coverage
  • Employer-paid Life and AD&D Insurance
  • Flexible Spending Account (FSA) options
  • 403(b) retirement plan with employer match
  • Paid Time Off (PTO), increasing with years of service
  • Education reimbursement, subject to eligibility
  • Employee wellness programs
  • Additional voluntary benefits

Part-time Employees May Be Eligible For

Registry/PRN Employees May Be Eligible For

  • 403(b) retirement plan with employer match, upon meeting eligibility

Requirements

  • Opportunities to pick up additional shifts

Come grow with Humboldt Park Health and help us provide compassionate, supportive behavioral health care to the community we serve. We look forward to connecting with qualified candidates as opportunities arise.

Responsibilities

1. Responsible for coordinating care for a group of patients for a designated period to achieve clinical outcomes.

2. Manages hand-off communication with incoming and outgoing shifts; conducts rounds to familiarize self with patients on the unit.

3. Manages the admission process up to the nursing assessment including contraband checks and new patient orientation and the discharge process specific to accurate return of belongings.

4. Routinely provides one to one assistance to assigned patients.

5. Demonstrates the ability to supervise the therapeutic milieu including de-escalation techniques.

6. Participates in department/unit performance improvement activities.

7. Provides assistance with the basic activities of living as required, instructs on all aspects of self-care.

8. Executes directives provided by the charge nurse.

9. Milieu management abilities.

10. Running Behavioral Health groups.

11. Verbal de-escalation skills.

12. CPR certification Required.

13. CPI Required

Qualifications

Education
Professional certificate or licensure

Key Skills

Crisis interventionClinical documentationAdmission processingDischarge planningActivities of daily living assistanceTherapeutic communicationTeam collaborationSafety monitoring

Behavioral Health Career Context

Of the 50 active Behavioral Health listings this role was benchmarked against, 74% have no call, 50% require no weekends.

Behavioral Health pay on WeekdayDoc is up 13.2% vs. the prior quarter (through Oct 2026).

Behavioral Health by the numbers
MeasureThis jobMarket
Listed paynot listedBehavioral Health median $48k (middle half $44k–$58k)21 comparable listings, Nov 2026
Cost of livingIllinois index 100.0US average = 100BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)
Behavioral Health listings in Illinois33 active1,228 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026
Work settingon-sitepeers: 74% no call · 50% no weekends50 benchmarked listings
Sign-on & loan repaymentnot statedUS healthcare professional listings (all specialties): 4% state a sign-on bonus (median $3k) · 12% offer loan repayment1,000 active listings, Nov 2026
New Behavioral Health listings861 in the last 30 days503 the 30 days before (+71%)U.S., first seen on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026
Behavioral Health pay trend+13.2% vs prior quarter—through Oct 2026
Sources: WeekdayDoc live listing index, BEA Regional Price Parities (2024); as of Nov 2026. Same values as the Weekday Verdict and Market Insights on this page.

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Salary Distribution

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Annual compensation range

Benefits & Perks

22 jobs
401k / retirement match
100% this job
CME allowance
23%
Sign-on bonus
9%
PSLF eligible
9%
Loan repayment
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Work-life snapshot

median 1.5this job 1.5
Below most Behavioral Health listings for work-life

Listing-based score, 0–10, across 1,195 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

  • Includes call
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About Humboldt Park Health

Hospitals and Health Care
Chicago, IL
201-500 employees

Benefits & Perks

Medical, dental, and vision coverage
Employer-paid Life and AD&D Insurance
Flexible Spending Account (FSA) options
403(b) retirement plan with employer match
Paid Time Off (PTO), increasing with years of service
Education reimbursement
Employee wellness programs
Additional voluntary benefits

Living in Chicago

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$354k
Typical market rent
$2,311/mo
Residents’ average commute
33 min
State income tax
Up to 5%
Sources & methodology

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

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