Mental Health Technician (36 hrs/week)
Job Description
About the Role
Join Tufts Medicine as a Mental Health Technician (36 hrs/week) in United States.
Key Responsibilities
- Provides basic care services to patients, but does not have an RN or LPN license.
- Positions in this nursing support work under the direction of physicians, mid-level practitioners, and may work under the direction of registered nurses depending on their unit.
- A clinical technologist role that has specialized knowledge or skills gained through a combination of vocational education, training, and experience.
- This role will be most commonly applied to patient care and/or scientific/laboratory jobs.
Requirements
- High school diploma or equivalent.
- One (1) year of applicable experience in mental health services, addiction recovery.
- Current Basic Life Support (BLS) Certification.
- Preferred Qualifications: 1.
Benefits & Compensation
- Salary: $20.12 - $25.15/hr
Work Schedule
- Full-Time position.
- No explicit call, weekend, or night shift information provided.
Apply to join Tufts Medicine as a Mental Health Technician (36 hrs/week).
Key Skills
Position Insights
Work-Life Balance Analysis
WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Mental Health Technician (36 hrs/week) at Tufts Medicine a 2.0 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as below average. This places the position in the average range of all General Medicine physician listings evaluated on our platform.
Candidates should carefully assess workload expectations and scheduling demands before applying.
General Medicine — Physician Career Context
This General Medicine position at Tufts Medicine 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.
Compensation Analysis
Stated compensation: $20.12 - $25.15/hr.
This position also offers production-based compensation: $25 per hourly. Production bonuses can significantly increase total earnings above the stated base salary range.
Location & Logistics
This position is based in Massachusetts.
Skills, Responsibilities & Benefits
Key skills and qualifications: Basic Care Services, Patient Monitoring, Therapeutic Relationship, Communication Skills, Crisis Intervention, Documentation, Vital Signs Measurement, Patient Transport. Candidates with experience in these areas may be especially well-suited for this General Medicine role.
Core responsibilities: The Mental Health Technician provides physical and emotional care to patients under the supervision of a registered nurse. Responsibilities include monitoring patient conditions, assisting with daily living activities, and participating in treatment plans.
Benefits package: Comprehensive Total Rewards package, Health, financial security, and career growth support. A comprehensive benefits package is an important factor in evaluating total compensation beyond base salary.
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Job Details
Employment Type
Full-time
Posted
2mo ago
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