Founding Mental Health Technician

Rogers Memorial Hospital, Inc.

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Oconomowoc Main Campus, Oconomowoc, WI Until 8/21/2026 First posted April 28, 2026 Last posted April 28, 2026
Job description
Anticipated Start Date: June 1, 2026
Full-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 visit Transparency in Coverage (uhc.com)

About this role

Summary

Provide direct patient care, support, and therapy in a behavioral health setting.

Job title

Founding Mental Health Technician

Experience level

2+ years

Industry

healthcare

Location requirements

Oconomowoc, WI; on-site; no remote work allowed

Salary

Not specified

Management role

No

Skills & keywords

Required skills

high school diploma2+ years patient caredriver's licenseinterpersonal skills

Preferred skills

communicationsupportivecrisis de-escalationtherapeutic techniquesbehavioral health

Specializations

behavioral healthpsychologymental healthcrisis intervention
Locations

Structured locations inferred from the posting.

Oconomowoc, WI 53066, USA

On-site City