UHS·Sacramento, California
The Mental Health Technician provides continuous patient care, supervision, and role modeling for patients ranging from adolescents to geriatrics. They are responsible for monitoring patient safety every 15 minutes and documenting changes in behavior or condition for the nursing staff.
Heritage Oaks Hospital is part of the UHS Family of Providers which has been highly regarded as an integral part of the greater Sacramento and Northern California mental health system since 1988. Conveniently located in northern Sacramento, Heritage Oaks is a fully accredited, 125-bed acute psychiatric hospital offering a full range of individually tailored treatment services to adolescents, adults, and senior adults, including treatment for substance abuse and chemical dependency issues with drugs and alcohol. Heritage Oaks is a Medicare provider in addition to contracts with most commercial health insurance plans. We are committed to providing service excellence to all and ensuring our patients receive the optimal level of care that will be most beneficial to their health and recovery.
https://heritageoakshospital.com/ The Mental Health Technician functions as an active part of the treatment team, providing continuous patient care, supervision, interaction, and role modeling to patients ranging in age from adolescent through geriatrics. Mental Health Technicians work under the direction of a Registered Nurse. Provide continuous patient care and maintain safety of all assigned patients demonstrated by verifying patient safety every 15 minutes on appropriate forms Observe and document changes in patients' appearance, behavior, and ability to work towards treatment plan goals. Communicate changes in patient's condition to Charge Nurse or Nurse Manager.
High school diploma or GED required.
Two (2) years of related experience, with knowledge of psychiatric patient care techniques with understanding of mental illness preferred.
A high school diploma or GED is required, and two years of related psychiatric care experience is preferred. Candidates must maintain a current CPR certification and complete Handle with Care training within 30 days of employment.
Market context
In California, behavioral-health roles tied to substance use disorder counseling and case management are typically supported by ongoing community and treatment-program demand. These positions are competitive because employers often look for a high school diploma, at least 2 years of SUD counseling or case management experience, and current Registered or Certified Drug and Alcohol Counselor status. Review the AI-summarized requirements and benefits here to quickly compare fit and note that professional development and paid continuing education are listed as benefits.