Mental Health Technician

Position Title: Mental Health Technician
Work Location: Adair, Iowa, USA
Assignment Duration: 13 Weeks
Work Schedule: overnights 6:30p-7a. Rotating weekends 36 hrs/week.
Position Summary: This facility is a 50-bed inpatient substance abuse treatment facility that serves the adult (over 18) population.

Background & Context:

• They have 20 female beds and 30 male beds.
• They staff 1 nurse on the night shift.
• They have both voluntary and court ordered patients, but they are all considered voluntary, and the doors are not locked.
• There are some patients that are court ordered to come from jail.
• This is a no restraint facility.
• The dress code is scrubs.
• There is onsite parking.
• The facility does not have security onsite.
• Visitors days are only on Sundays from 1300-1600.
• All visitors are pre-approved by the clients counselor.
• They sign in, no cell phones, no outside food or drink.
• No floating expectations.
• Previous psych experience preferred but not required.
• Candidates who have experience working in a detox or PSYCH setting are preferred.

?Key Responsibilities:

• Maintain a safe, structured, and supportive environment for clients.
• Conduct regular safety checks and monitor client behavior.
• Assist with client supervision, belongings, and contraband checks.
• Support clients in achieving treatment goals through engagement and group facilitation.
• Document observations and client interactions accurately and timely.
• Apply de-escalation techniques and report significant changes to nursing staff.
• Assist with unit tasks including admissions, discharges, and incident reporting.
• Facilitate or support recreational and therapeutic activities.
• Provide orientation for new clients and encourage program participation.
• Ensure safety during activities and adapt them to meet client needs.

Qualification & Experience:

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Experience with the facilitys population preferred.
• Familiarity with psychiatric and dual diagnosis conditions and treatment approaches is a plus.
• CPR and de-escalation certification required (training provided upon hire).
• First aid certification may be required per state or facility guidelines.

 
 
At SPECTRAFORCE, we are committed to maintaining a workplace that ensures fair compensation and wage transparency in adherence with all applicable state and local laws. This position’s starting pay is: $ 30.00/hr.