Mental Health Technician- Part Time Night Shift
Bluestone Child & Adolescent Psychiatric HospitalOhio, United States
Posted January 25, 2026
Part Time
About the Company
Bluestone is seeking dynamic healthcare professionals interested in bringing psychiatric care to a new level for children ages 6-17. Working in a brand new, 12 bed state-of-the-art facility, Bluestone staff will have a unique ability to direct patient care, employ best practices, and join a care network that promotes the best long-term outcomes for patients.
Job Description
The Mental Health Technician (MHT) provides direct and indirect patient care under the direction of a registered nurse. The MHT provides for the personal care and comfort of psychiatric patients. In addition, the MHT maintains a safe, clean, and therapeutic environment and participates in performance improvement and continuous quality improvement (CQI) activities.
Requirements
- High School Diploma required along with certification. Associate’s Degree or equivalent hours of college coursework in relevant field preferred.
- Licensure/Certification: three (3) years inpatient pediatric psychiatry experience is acceptable with only a High School Diploma, or CDCA, RBT or QMHS required for individuals that possess only a High School Diploma.
- Ability to deal with crisis situations which require prompt decision and action.
- Sensitivity in relating to persons of varying backgrounds and demonstrate ability to work with diverse groups of people possessing various strengths, aptitudes and abilities.
- Ability to perform job responsibilities with a high degree of initiative and independent judgment.
- Demonstrated oral and written communication skills and effective interpersonal skills
- Proficiency in using Hospital computer systems and software as required to perform essential job functions.
- Practical and creative problem solving skills.
- Additional languages in addition to English preferred.
- Experience: At least three (1) year experience with at-risk youth, development disabilities, autism, or psychiatric/mental health conditions preferred.
Benefits
- Hourly rate starting at $18 per hour.
- Comprehensive health and Rx plans
- Wellness program including free preventative care
- Generous paid time off and holidays
- 50% tuition reduction at Case Western Reserve University for the MSW program
- 403(b) retirement plan with an employer match
- Pet insurance
- Employer paid life insurance and long-term disability
- Employee Assistance Program
- Support for continuing education and credential renewal
- Ancillary benefits including: dental, vision, voluntary life, short term disability, hospital indemnity, accident, critical illness
- Flexible Spending Account for Health and Dependent Care
