Mental Health Technician Trainee

Job Responsibilities

Under immediate supervision of the Director of Nursing, for a period of from six and not to exceed twelve months, receives training, instruction and performs entry level, routine personal care services and therapeutic activities in the treatment and habilitation of mentally ill patients at Chicago-Read Mental Health Center. Receives training in the Interdisciplinary Team process. Ensures the patient service environment is maintained.

Minimum Requirements

Requires knowledge, skill and mental development equivalent to completion of high school.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

Requires ability to participate in and successfully complete a comprehensive training program. Requires ability to develop skills necessary to provide basic personal nursing care services and to participate in programs of care, treatment and habilitation. Requires ability to provide the sincere interest necessary to work effectively with individuals with mental illness or developmental disabilities. Requires ability to control, direct and restrain patients from harming themselves or others.

Work Hours:

Various Units, Shifts and Days Off
Mental Health Technician Trainee: Work schedule will be based on operational needs and determined upon completion of on the job training (OJT).
7:00 am - 3:00 pm
3:00 pm - 11:00 pm
11:00 pm - 7:00 am

Work Location:

Mabley Development Center, Kiley Developmental Center & Fox Developmental Center

Please complete the Employment application:

app_cms100.pdf (illinois.gov)