PRN Mental Health Technician

The role

The Mental Health Technician provides direct care, supervision, and engagement with research participants in an overnight inpatient research facility. This role supports clinical trials by assisting with basic clinical and laboratory tasks.

What you will do

• Provide therapeutic interaction and manage behavioral changes using verbal de-escalation.
• Review handoff reports and prepare detailed shift documentation.
• Confirm unit transitions, assessments, and research visits.
• Conduct wellness checks every 15 minutes and ensure proper documentation.
• Supervise smoke breaks, assist with meals, and evening hygiene routines.
• Support or co-facilitate scheduled activities.
• Monitor, assist, and document medication administration.
• Oversee laundry use and maintain orderly rooms.
• Follow daily checklist and activity schedule.
• Maintain continuous participant observation for safety and therapeutic environment.

Required qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent
• Excellent written and verbal communication
• Ability to maintain confidentiality and adhere to ethical standards
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite
• Must be willing to become phlebotomy trained

Nice to have

• Prior experience with in-patient psychiatric units or working with patients with psychiatric disorders
• Paramedic and/or medical assistant experience
• Weekend or overnight availability (Fri–Sun)

Benefits

• 401(k) matching

Before you apply

• Must provide documentation verifying identity and authorization to work in the United States
• Complete Form I-9 within the required timeframe
• Adams Clinical participates in E-Verify to confirm employment eligibility

About the company

Adams Clinical is a clinical trial site network. Their mission is to deliver data quality, safety, and diverse enrollment to advance healthcare.