Mental Health Technician
Listed on 2026-02-03
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Healthcare
Mental Health
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About the Role
Shodair Children's Hospital is seeking dedicated and compassionate
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About the Role
Shodair Children's Hospital is seeking dedicated and compassionate Mental Health Technicians (MHTs) to provide direct care and support to children and adolescents receiving behavioral health services. This role is an essential part of our multidisciplinary team, helping patients navigate daily routines, build life skills, and develop healthy emotional expression under the supervision of licensed clinical staff.
MHTs play a critical role in supporting patients’ well-being through safety monitoring, group facilitation, therapeutic interaction, and crisis de-escalation. You will serve as a role model, encouraging appropriate behavior and helping to create a structured, supportive, and nurturing environment.
Ideal Characteristics
- Compassionate & Patient – Cares deeply for children and remains calm in high-stress situations.
- Emotionally Resilient – Manages personal stress and maintains professional boundaries.
- Strong Communicator – Effectively engages with patients, families, and team members.
- Quick Thinker – Uses sound judgment and problem-solving in dynamic, often unpredictable situations.
- Team-Oriented & Reliable – Works well with others and follows through on responsibilities.
- Ethical & Respectful – Maintains confidentiality and honors diverse backgrounds.
- Physically Capable – Able to move quickly, assist in interventions, and perform physical tasks.
- Safety-Focused – Monitors the environment and supports a safe, therapeutic setting.
This position is both physically and emotionally challenging, but it offers a deeply rewarding experience as you directly impact the lives of children and adolescents on their journey to healing. At Shodair, you’ll find a supportive team, opportunities for growth, and the chance to make a meaningful difference every day. Shodair offers competitive pay and comprehensive benefits including free medical and vision insurance, tuition reimbursement, student loan assistance, a 6% 403b employer paid contribution, paid time off and much more!
This position starts at $25.00 per hour after completion of training.
Requirements
Education & Experience:
- Bachelor’s degree in psychology, special education, or a related field; or four (4) years of progressively responsible work experience; or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
- Experience working with children or in a behavioral health or healthcare setting is strongly preferred.
- Must obtain and maintain CPR and Nonviolent Crisis Intervention with Advanced Physical Skills within two (2) months of hire.
- Additional certifications (e.g., Serv Safe, Lifeguard, high ropes) may be required based on unit assignment.
- Certification in Behavioral Health is strongly preferred.
Starting at $25/hr after training
Seniority level
- Seniority level
Entry level
- Employment type
Full-time
- Job function
Health Care Provider - Industries Mental Health Care
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