Founding Mental Health Technician

Rogers Memorial Hospital

  • Oconomowoc, Wisconsin
  • 30+ days ago

    Highlights

    Anticipated Start Date: June 1, 2026Full-Time | 32+ Hours/Week | All Shifts Available (Days, Evenings, Overnights)Be Part of Something From the Ground Up! Drivers License - CertCert With a career at Rogers, you can look forward to a Total Rewards package of benefits, including: Health, dental, and vision insurance coverage for you and your family.

    Numbers & Facts

    LocationOconomowoc, Wisconsin

    Description

    Anticipated Start Date: June 1, 2026Full-Time | 32+ Hours/Week | All Shifts Available (Days, Evenings, Overnights)Be Part of Something From the Ground Up!We’re launching expansions for our Trauma and Primary Behavioral Health programs! As a Founding Mental Health Technician, you’ll play a key role in shaping patient experience, team culture, and daily operations from day one.If you’re looking for meaningful, hands-on work where you can grow quickly, be heard and make a real impact—this is your opportunity!

    Why This Opportunity Is Different

    • Be a Founding Team Member – Help shape our expansions and team culture
    • Fast-Track Career Growth – Clear pathways into career ladder roles such as Behavioral Specialist. We love growing our people!
    • High-Impact Work – Support individuals through critical moments in their mental health journey
    • Structured Training Provided –We will set you up for success!
    • Full-Time Benefits Eligible (32+ hours/week)

    A Strong Starting Point for a Meaningful Career

    This role is ideal for individuals pursuing or exploring careers in:

    • Behavioral Health
    • Psychology
    • Nursing
    • Social Work
    • Human Services

    You’ll gain hands-on experience that translates directly into future opportunities within our organization and beyond.

    What You’ll Do

    As an active member of the treatment team, you will:

    • Provide direct patient care, supervision, and support in a therapeutic environment
    • Build rapport with patients and assist with daily living activities and emotional support
    • Support patients during crisis situations using de-escalation techniques
    • Lead or assist with group sessions and one-on-one therapeutic interactions
    • Reinforce evidence-based approaches including CBT, DBT, and ERP techniques
    • Monitor and document patient behaviors, progress, and safety
    • Ensure a safe, structured, and supportive environment for patients and visitors
    • Assist with admissions, discharges, and patient orientation
    • Transport patients as needed for appointments or activities

    Additional Job Description:

    What We’re Looking For

    • High School Diploma or equivalent required; bachelor's degree preferred
    • At least 2+ years experience in direct patient care (or similar)
    • At least 18 years of age (age requirements vary by program)
    • Valid driver’s license in good standing
    • Strong communication and interpersonal skills
    • Ability to stay calm, professional, and supportive in high-energy environments
    • Interest in behavioral health, psychology, human services, or healthcare careers

    Training & Development (Provided)

    We invest in your success with paid training and certifications:

    • CPR Certification (within 30 days)
    • Nonviolent Crisis Intervention (within 60 days)
    • CBRF Training (within 90 days)
    • Medication Administration Certification (within 90 days)
    • 160-hour Supervised Traineeship Program
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    With a career at Rogers, you can look forward to a Total Rewards package of benefits, including:

    • Health, dental, and vision insurance coverage for you and your family 
    • 401(k) retirement plan 
    • Employee share program 
    • Life/disability insurance 
    • Flex spending accounts  
    • Tuition reimbursement 
    • Health and wellness program
    • Employee assistance program (EAP)

    Through UnitedHealthcare, UMR and HealthSCOPE Benefits creates and publishes the Machine-Readable Files on behalf of Rogers Behavioral Health.To link to the Machine-Readable Files, please visitTransparency in Coverage (uhc.com)

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