Mental Health Technician II

About the role

The Illinois Department of Human Services, Division of Behavioral Health and Recovery, is hiring three Mental Health Technicians II for the Elizabeth Packard Mental Health Center in Springfield. The technician provides direct therapeutic care to patients with mental illness on an assigned shift and hall, as part of a treatment team.

Key responsibilities

• Perform direct therapeutic care of patients with mental illness on an assigned shift and hall
• Conduct activities, use therapeutic interventions and provide basic care consistent with each patient's treatment plan
• Monitor patient activities and behaviors to keep the environment safe and secure
• Participate in treatment planning and give input on patient behavior, safety and response to treatment
• Complete records and documentation on patient safety and observation, including patient counts and head checks
• Complete mandatory training to maintain age and illness-specific and departmental competencies

Required profile

• High school level knowledge, skill and mental development
• Completed approved training program and six months of experience in, or applicable to, the care, treatment or habilitation of individuals with mental illness or developmental disabilities
• Ability to physically restrain patients, lift, turn and reposition patients, and handle loads up to 100 pounds with assistance
• Ability to work after business hours, weekends and holidays, and to travel for job duties
• Successful completion of CPI (Crisis Prevention and Intervention) training
• Ability to pass the IDHS background check and a drug screen

What we offer

• Anticipated salary of $5,280-$7,375 per month ($63,360-$88,500 per year)
• Pension program and competitive group insurance (health, life, dental, vision)
• 12 paid sick days, 13 paid holidays, 10-25 vacation days and 3 personal business days
• Flexible work schedules where available, 12 weeks of paid parental leave and deferred compensation program
• Pre-tax programs, GI Bill benefits for veterans and a 5% salary differential for bilingual positions

Shifts vary: one vacancy on the 3:00 pm-11:00 pm float, one on the 11:00 pm-7:00 am Monroe night shift, and one on the 3:00 pm-11:00 pm float. The position is union-covered and fully in the office. Applications must be submitted electronically through the State of Illinois careers website.