Mental Health Technician (MHT)

Be part of something Idaho hasn’t seen before!

Headwaters Behavioral Health is launching the region’s first Children’s Residential Treatment Facility, and we’re searching for passionate Mental Health Technicians (MHTs) to join our full-time day shift team!

If you want a role where your work truly matters, this is it. You’ll support teens ages 12–17 through personalized, evidence-based care to help them heal, stabilize, and rediscover their confidence. You’ll work alongside a compassionate, highly trained clinical team that values collaboration, growth, and true client-centered care.

If you’re looking for purpose, professional development, and a team that invests in you, Headwaters is the place to be. Apply today!

Opening:
Full-Time 3x12 Day Shift with rotating weekends

Headwaters Behavioral Health Believes That Our Employees Are Our Greatest Asset

• Get paid more with us! Competitive wages per industry average for similar positions in the area.
• Be part of a team and company that believes in leading with our values.
• Professionally develop your skills with in-service training to ensure most up to date practices and state and federal laws.
• Be recognized and rewarded for your compassion, excellence, and reliability.
• Perks for Full-Time include Continuing Education Credits, Opportunities for Advancement, 401(k), Health insurance, Dental insurance, Vision insurance, Life insurance, Paid time off, and more!

Summary of Responsibilities

The Mental Health Technician (MHT) is a key member of our team at Headwaters Behavioral Health’s new Children’s Residential Treatment Facility. Working with adolescents ages 12–17, the MHT helps maintain a safe, structured, and therapeutic environment.

You’ll monitor behaviors, document observations, report changes to the clinical team, and help implement interventions under the guidance of licensed clinicians and nursing staff. This role is ideal for someone who is patient, calm under pressure, a strong communicator, and able to use sound judgment in dynamic situations. MHTs are expected to consider each teen’s developmental needs, history, and cultural background when providing care.

At Headwaters, you’ll have the opportunity to make a direct, meaningful difference every day and grow your skills alongside a compassionate, mission-driven team.

If you’re ready to help shape a program that transforms lives, we’d love to have you on our team.

Qualifications

• Must be 18 years or older.
• High School Diploma or GED required.
• Two (2) years of as a direct care worker in an inpatient or outpatient Mental/ Behavioral Health facility highly preferred.
• Obtain and maintain current BLS CPR.
• Ability to confidently work with youth and adolescent populations.
• Ability to achieve a high level of cleanliness & safety throughout designated areas.
• A licensed driver with an automobile that is in good working order to get to and from work in various weather conditions to ensure reliability.

Headwaters Behavioral Health is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other characteristic protected by law. We are committed to fostering a welcoming, inclusive, and diverse workplace for all employees.

Pay: From $18.00 per hour

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Professional development assistance
• Vision insurance

Application Question(s):

• Please confirm the best phone number and email address to reach you to discuss the next steps.
• This position is for full-time 3x12 day shift with rotating weekends. Is that what you are looking for?

Experience:

• Mental Health Tech: 1 year (Preferred)

Work Location: In person

Salary : $18