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Mental Health Technician

Behavioral Health / PsychNights
iPosting details
ScheduleNights
RequirementsCurrent BLS Certification (or ability to obtain upon hire) · CPI crisis prevention/de-escalation certification preferred
EducationHS diploma/GED · Associate degree preferred
SourceCommunity First Medical Center · posted Sep 19, 2026
✓Requirements
Certifications
✓Current BLS Certification (or ability to obtain upon hire)
CPI crisis prevention/de-escalation certification preferred
Education
✓High School Diploma or GED
Associate's Degree in Psychology, Social Work, Criminal Justice, Human Services, or related field preferred
Qualifications
✓Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced behavioral health environment
Previous experience in Behavioral Health, Psychiatric Care, Social Services, Healthcare, Security, Emergency Medical Services, or Human Services preferred
+Benefits
✓Medical, dental and vision
✓401(k)
✓Paid time off
✓Life and disability insurance
✓Continuing education
+Community First Medical Center
213beds
1behavioral health role open
ChicagoIL
Pay for this position
Employer-posted
$21 – $25/hr
vs. Illinois behavioral health roles that post payvs. IL behavioral health rolesmedian $40.91
$15/hrTop of this range is 39% below the state median$60/hr
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✓You’ll need
Certifications
✓Current BLS Certification (or ability to obtain upon hire)
CPI crisis prevention/de-escalation certification preferred
Education
✓High School Diploma or GED
Associate's Degree in Psychology, Social Work, Criminal Justice, Human Services, or related field preferred
Qualifications
✓Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced behavioral health environment
Previous experience in Behavioral Health, Psychiatric Care, Social Services, Healthcare, Security, Emergency Medical Services, or Human Services preferred
+Benefits
Medical, dental and vision401(k)Paid time offLife and disability insurance

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About the role

Whether you are an experienced Mental Health Technician or an individual looking to transition into behavioral health , this is an opportunity to be part of a newly developed unit designed to support both patients and staff.