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Mental Health Technician - Crisis Residential Unit

United Statesfull_timeVerifiedPosted 28 Jul 2025

About the role

VIEW FULL JOB DESCRIPTION HEREBase Pay: $18.50 – 20.00 per hour, plus eligible shift premiums Generous Paid Time Off for Full and Part-time Staff Employer Sponsored Benefits and Wellness PlansOther Awesome Perks Current Opportunities:

Part-time, 8 hrs. weekly, 8 am - 4 pm, including some weekends and holidays
Part-time, 24 hrs. weekly, M/W/F from 4 pm - 12 am, including some weekends and holidays

About You The ideal Mental Health Technician has a high level of emotional sensitivity with a keen sense to respond compassionately to changing behaviors. You’re quick to listen, offer support, and adaptive to changing demands, while simultaneously creating a welcoming environment. Your spidey senses are always on 100 and you react swiftly with a supportive and empathetic approach. In times of uncertainty, you seek to understand and are not afraid to ask questions. You’re comfortable working in a multidisciplinary environment, while accompanying the needs of your team. Critical thinking and decision-making skills are key, and you thrive in these areas. What's In It For You

Competitive Wages
Shift Premiums
Generous Paid Time Off for Full and Part-time Employees
Employer Sponsored Benefit & Wellness Plans

What Makes Us Different

Non-Profit, mission-driven, person-focused environment
Smaller, more manageable units, designed to be engaging and supportive of individual needs
Opportunity for professional growth
An organizational culture of mental & behavioral health support for all

Day In the Life

Contribute to a warm and welcoming atmosphere
Create and maintain a safe environment for individuals experiencing a crisis
Monitor individuals’ behavior, assist with daily activities, and conduct safety checks
Actively engage with your team, other departments, and individuals and their families
Observe individuals progress and report any sudden changes in behavior
Provide accurate and timely documentation in the Electronic Health Record

What You Need to Apply

High school diploma or GED; Associates degree or higher, preferred
Minimum 1-year experience providing services to persons with serious mental illness
Valid driver's license

Common Ground is one of the top-ten crisis intervention organizations in the country. For over 50 years we have been helping people move from crisis to hope. At Common Ground, we help individuals and families who are experiencing crises of any kind, from suicide to substance use, human trafficking, mental illness and more.Helping people in crisis 24/7 is at the heart of everything we do by offering hope, healing and recovery. Our caring and dedicated team meets people wherever they are; in person, call, text, chat, or virtually. We listen, assist, and advocate for anyone needing emotional support so they do not feel alone. Common Ground is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. We consider all qualified applicants without regard to race, religion, color, sex, gender, national origin, age, sexual orientation, disability or veteran status, among other factors.