Mental Health Tech - $20/hr!

Mental Health Technician Opportunity

Amergis Staffing is seeking Mental Health Technicians for full-time contracts in Albuquerque, NM! Position details include a contract length of 13 weeks with the possibility of extension. The schedule requires 5 8-hour shifts per week, including availability on weekends. The weekly hours are 40, and the pay rate is $20 per hour. Previous experience in mental/behavioral health is required.

The Mental/Psychiatric Health Technician cares for individuals with psychiatric conditions and various substance use disorders, following the instructions of physicians, nurses, or other health practitioners. The Behavioral Health Technician monitors a patient's safety, physical, and emotional well-being and reports directly to the medical staff.

Essential duties and responsibilities include:

• Providing personal care and behavioral assistance/interventions to assigned clients
• Assisting clients with grooming, eating/meal preparation, and toileting
• Maintaining rounding on assigned clients/patients to ensure safety as directed
• Assisting with ambulation and transfer services
• Monitoring vital signs such as heart rate and blood pressure
• Providing behavioral support services
• Providing crisis intervention
• Encouraging independence
• Maintaining patient safety
• Implementing behavioral plans
• Documenting care per policies and procedures
• Participating in rehabilitation and treatment programs
• Performing other duties as assigned/necessary

Minimum requirements include:

• High School diploma or equivalent required
• Associate's degree in behavioral studies or related field, or equivalent experience preferred
• Minimum of one (1) year relevant experience preferred
• Complies with all relevant professional standards of practice
• Participation and completion of Amergis' Competency program when applicable
• Current CPR if applicable
• TB Questionnaire, PPD or chest x-ray if applicable
• Current Health certificate (per contract or state regulation)
• Must meet all federal, state, and local requirements
• Successful completion of new hire training as applicable to job site
• Understand patient confidentiality and HIPAA requirements
• Ability to effectively elicit/provide information to and from appropriate individuals (including, but not limited to, supervisors, co-workers, clients) via strong communication skills; proficiency in the English language is required
• Computer proficiency required
• Must be at least 18 years of age

Benefits at Amergis include:

• Competitive pay & weekly paychecks
• Health, dental, vision, and life insurance
• 401(k) savings plan
• Awards and recognition programs
• *Benefit eligibility is dependent on employment status

About Amergis: Amergis, formerly known as Maxim Healthcare Staffing, has served our clients and communities by connecting people to the work that matters since 1988. We provide meaningful opportunities to our extensive network of healthcare and school-based professionals, ready to work in any hospital, government facility, or school. Through partnership and innovation, Amergis creates unmatched staffing experiences to deliver the best workforce solutions. Amergis is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, color, religion, national origin, disability, protected Veteran status, age, or any other characteristic protected by law.