Trinity Health·Stafford Springs, Connecticut
The role involves monitoring patient behavior, documenting vital signs, and performing safety checks to maintain a healing environment. The worker provides individual and group interventions to support psychiatric patients in their recovery and rehabilitation.
Employment type: Part time
Trinity Health Of New England is looking for a Behavioral Health Technician to join our team of mission-driven healthcare professionals located on our Behavioral Health Unit located at Johnson Memorial Hospital l in Stafford Springs CT.
The Mental Health Worker / Behavioral Health Tech is key role to keep patients engaged in recovery oriented activities, help to communicate patient’s needs to the clinical team, to monitor patient safety and to work with the nursing professionals to create a healing environments for patients.
Performs patient observations and other patient care activities.
Observes patient behavior.
Performs, reports, and documents vital signs, ADLs.
Responds rapidly to emergency call lights and performs safety checks.
Provides group and individual interventions to assist the psychiatric patient towards recovery and rehabilitation.
Johnson Memorial Hospital provide a continuum of health care services to those living and working in north central Connecticut and western Massachusetts. The 92-bed hospital a has been an anchor institution in north central Connecticut for more than 100 years.
Rooted in our Mission and Core Values, we honor the dignity of every person and recognize the unique perspectives, experiences, and talents each colleague brings. By finding common ground and embracing our differences, we grow stronger together and deliver more compassionate, person-centered care. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other status protected by federal, state, or local law.
Market context
Behavioral health positions in Connecticut often draw steady demand from community providers, schools, and outpatient programs serving clients with ongoing support needs. These roles can be competitive because employers commonly look for reliable scheduling, documentation skills, and practical requirements such as a high school diploma, a valid driver’s license, access to an insured vehicle, and completed clearances. Review the AI-summarized requirements and benefits here to save time, then confirm travel expectations and required verifications before applying.
