Mental Health Tech - ARCC - Per Diem
- PRN / per diem
- Driver's license
How this pay compares
This posting states $24.15–$30.58 an hour. Open behavioral health technician jobs in Vermont post a median of $27.37 an hour, the middle half $24.53–$27.37, across 17 jobs that state their pay, so this one is within the middle half of what they post. Behavioral health technicians employed in Vermont earn a median of $22.87 an hour (source: BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics), according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics (May 2025) (source: BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics).
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About the job
JOB DESCRIPTION
Mental Health Techs at the Brattleboro Retreat help meet the needs of children, adolescents and adults who have been hospitalized for mental health issues. For example, Mental Health Techs will:
- provide direct supervision and patient support
- engage patients in therapeutic activities
- organize and run group programs.
Requirements
QUALIFICATIONS
- Bachelor's degree in a human service related field with an emphasis on behavioral sciences OR high school diploma and preferably 2 years (minimum 1 year) related experience, preferably in a psychiatric setting.
- Excellent interpersonal skills to relate effectively with co-workers and all members of the treatment team.
- Current active VT Nursing Assistant licensure preferred.
- Must have valid driver's license without any record of motor vehicle violations or convictions limiting driving privileges. (See Human Resource Employment Policy for further details.)
- Must be able to work on all inpatient units and residential areas to support hospital-wide staffing.
ADDITIONAL QUALIFICATIONS FOR RESIDENTIAL AND ARCC Mental Health Tech POSITIONS
- Bachelor's degree and 21 years of age and experience working with children and youth; OR High School Diploma or GED and 21 years of age and two years' experience interacting with children and youth.
- Must have valid driver's license without any record of motor vehicle violations or convictions limiting driving privileges for day or evening shifts. Valid unrestricted driver's license is preferred for overnight shifts. (See Human Resource Employment Policy for further details.)
From Brattleboro Retreat's job posting, checked 12 Nov 2026. The employer's own page is the final word on requirements and availability.
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About Brattleboro Retreat
Brattleboro Retreat is a nonprofit psychiatric hospital in Brattleboro, VT. Its job board posts jobs for mental health staff, nurses and nursing assistants. Source: Medicare Care Compare: Brattleboro Retreat
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