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Make a Difference Every Day as a Mental Health Technician – Supporting Youth in Crisis
Schedule: Evening Shift 3:30PM to Midnight Monday-Thursday, Every Other Sunday
Join our compassionate care team at our acute psychiatric hospital for children and adolescents, where you’ll help provide structured, trauma-informed support to individuals experiencing behavioral health challenges. As a Mental Health Technician, you’ll play a hands-on role in helping young people feel safe, supported, and empowered on their wellness journey.
This is a great opportunity for someone who thrives in a team environment, has a passion for behavioral health, and feels called to serve youth in rural communities. If you're calm under pressure and want to make a meaningful impact every day, we’d love to meet you.
Key Responsibilities
- Provide age-appropriate care and emotional support to youth and adolescent patients
- Support daily routines and group activities in a structured treatment setting
- Monitor patient safety and well-being through direct engagement and observation
- Collaborate with clinical team members and contribute to individualized care plans
- Assist with patient transportation and participate in de-escalation when needed
- Complete educational activities to support your ongoing professional development
Requirements, Skills, Knowledge and Expertise
High School/GED preferred
WORK EXPERIENCE/TRAINING/ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS
At least one (1) year of psychiatric or hospital/nursing home experience preferred
You’ll Be A Great Fit for This Role if You:
- Are calm, grounded, and able to respond compassionately in crisis situations
- Enjoy working in a fast-paced, team-oriented environment
- Are committed to providing trauma-informed, respectful care to youth and families
- Believe in the potential for recovery and wellness, no matter the challenge
- Are physically able to support patients who may need assistance with mobility or daily routines
About Compass Health Network
Compass Health Network is a nonprofit organization dedicated to delivering accessible, high-quality care throughout Missouri. We provide a comprehensive range of integrated services, including behavioral health, substance use treatment, primary care, and dental care. As both a Federally Qualified Health Center (FQHC) and a Community Mental Health Center (CMHC), Compass Health is uniquely positioned to meet the complex and evolving needs of the communities we serve. Our network includes Royal Oaks Hospital and Adapt of Missouri, allowing us to expand our impact and reach across the state. Each part of our organization contributes to our mission: Inspire Hope. Promote Wellness.
Adapt of Missouri, a subsidiary of Compass Health Network, has been serving the St. Louis metropolitan area since 1982. While Adapt operates as a for-profit organization, it shares our commitment to providing high-quality, person-centered mental health services. Adapt specializes in community-based support for adults with mental health conditions, focusing on recovery-oriented services such as psychosocial rehabilitation and case management that foster independence and meaningful community engagement.
Royal Oaks Hospital serves all acute behavioral health care inpatient needs for children and adolescents 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. Our multi-disciplinary team continually strives to set the standards in patient safety and are committed to providing the highest quality of care. Royal Oaks Hospital believes in the health and wellbeing of our patients and it shows in the care they receive each and every day.
Why Join Us?
Whether you're joining Compass Health Network or Adapt of Missouri, you’ll become part of a dedicated, mission-driven team committed to transforming lives through compassionate, innovative care. We foster a supportive, collaborative environment where your work is valued and your professional growth is encouraged. We offer:
- Competitive Benefits
- Opportunities for career advancement
- Personal and professional development
- Licensure supervision
- Tuition reimbursement & scholarships
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
- Wellness program with Xponential access
- Generous paid time off and holidays
- National Health Service Corp loan repayment eligibility*
Please note: While Compass Health Network is eligible for the National Health Service Corps (NHSC) Loan Repayment Program, positions with Adapt of Missouri are not eligible due to its for-profit status.
Your Career, Your Impact
Whether you're beginning your career or looking to take the next step, you’ll find purpose and opportunity with us. Join a team where your skills and compassion make a meaningful impact—every single day. Ready to make a difference? We’d love to hear from you!
Equal Opportunity Statement
Compass Health Network is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer and an E-Verify participant.
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Make a Difference Every Day as a Mental Health Technician – Supporting Youth in Crisis
Schedule: Evening Shift 3:30PM to Midnight Monday-Thursday, Every Other Sunday
Join our compassionate care team at our acute psychiatric hospital for children and adolescents, where you’ll help provide structured, trauma-informed support to individuals experiencing behavioral health challenges. As a Mental Health Technician, you’ll play a hands-on role in helping young people feel safe, supported, and empowered on their wellness journey.
This is a great opportunity for someone who thrives in a team environment, has a passion for behavioral health, and feels called to serve youth in rural communities. If you're calm under pressure and want to make a meaningful impact every day, we’d love to meet you.
Key Responsibilities
- Provide age-appropriate care and emotional support to youth and adolescent patients
- Support daily routines and group activities in a structured treatment setting
- Monitor patient safety and well-being through direct engagement and observation
- Collaborate with clinical team members and contribute to individualized care plans
- Assist with patient transportation and participate in de-escalation when needed
- Complete educational activities to support your ongoing professional development
Requirements, Skills, Knowledge and Expertise
High School/GED preferred
WORK EXPERIENCE/TRAINING/ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS
At least one (1) year of psychiatric or hospital/nursing home experience preferred
You’ll Be A Great Fit for This Role if You:
- Are calm, grounded, and able to respond compassionately in crisis situations
- Enjoy working in a fast-paced, team-oriented environment
- Are committed to providing trauma-informed, respectful care to youth and families
- Believe in the potential for recovery and wellness, no matter the challenge
- Are physically able to support patients who may need assistance with mobility or daily routines
About Compass Health Network
Compass Health Network is a nonprofit organization dedicated to delivering accessible, high-quality care throughout Missouri. We provide a comprehensive range of integrated services, including behavioral health, substance use treatment, primary care, and dental care. As both a Federally Qualified Health Center (FQHC) and a Community Mental Health Center (CMHC), Compass Health is uniquely positioned to meet the complex and evolving needs of the communities we serve. Our network includes Royal Oaks Hospital and Adapt of Missouri, allowing us to expand our impact and reach across the state. Each part of our organization contributes to our mission: Inspire Hope. Promote Wellness.
Adapt of Missouri, a subsidiary of Compass Health Network, has been serving the St. Louis metropolitan area since 1982. While Adapt operates as a for-profit organization, it shares our commitment to providing high-quality, person-centered mental health services. Adapt specializes in community-based support for adults with mental health conditions, focusing on recovery-oriented services such as psychosocial rehabilitation and case management that foster independence and meaningful community engagement.
Royal Oaks Hospital serves all acute behavioral health care inpatient needs for children and adolescents 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. Our multi-disciplinary team continually strives to set the standards in patient safety and are committed to providing the highest quality of care. Royal Oaks Hospital believes in the health and wellbeing of our patients and it shows in the care they receive each and every day.
Why Join Us?
Whether you're joining Compass Health Network or Adapt of Missouri, you’ll become part of a dedicated, mission-driven team committed to transforming lives through compassionate, innovative care. We foster a supportive, collaborative environment where your work is valued and your professional growth is encouraged. We offer:
- Competitive Benefits
- Opportunities for career advancement
- Personal and professional development
- Licensure supervision
- Tuition reimbursement & scholarships
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
- Wellness program with Xponential access
- Generous paid time off and holidays
- National Health Service Corp loan repayment eligibility*
Please note: While Compass Health Network is eligible for the National Health Service Corps (NHSC) Loan Repayment Program, positions with Adapt of Missouri are not eligible due to its for-profit status.
Your Career, Your Impact
Whether you're beginning your career or looking to take the next step, you’ll find purpose and opportunity with us. Join a team where your skills and compassion make a meaningful impact—every single day. Ready to make a difference? We’d love to hear from you!
Equal Opportunity Statement
Compass Health Network is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer and an E-Verify participant.
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding Green Card Sponsorship in Mental Health
Verify your licensure transfers across state lines
State licensure for counselors, social workers, and psychologists is not automatically portable. Confirm your home-country credentials meet the target state's licensure board requirements before applying, since PERM requires the position's minimum qualifications to be legitimate and consistently enforced.
Target employers already enrolled in E-Verify
Hospitals and community mental health centers enrolled in E-Verify signal established immigration compliance infrastructure. These employers are far more likely to have HR teams familiar with PERM filings than smaller private practices encountering sponsorship for the first time.
Search green-card-sponsoring mental health employers on Migrate Mate
Filter directly for mental health roles at employers with active EB-2 and EB-3 sponsorship history. Migrate Mate surfaces this data so you can prioritize outreach to organizations that have navigated PERM before, not ones learning the process on your timeline.
Document supervised clinical hours before your PERM starts
Many mental health roles require post-degree supervised hours for licensure. Gather certified records of those hours early. If your employer lists licensure as a job requirement, PERM's audit defense depends on proving you met that standard at the time of the job offer.
Understand the EB-2 versus EB-3 classification for your role
Psychiatrists and licensed clinical psychologists with doctoral degrees typically qualify under EB-2 as advanced-degree professionals. Licensed counselors and social workers with master's degrees often fall under EB-3. The classification affects your priority date queue, especially if you're from a high-demand country.
Ask employers to specify the PERM wage level during the offer stage
DOL assigns prevailing wage at Levels I through IV under PERM. Mental health employers sometimes default to Level I, which can create problems if your actual duties match a higher-level position. Use the OFLC Wage Search to cross-check before accepting an offer letter.
Green Card Mental Health: Frequently Asked Questions
Which mental health roles are most commonly sponsored for green cards?
Psychiatrists, licensed clinical social workers, licensed professional counselors, and psychologists are the roles most frequently sponsored through PERM. Hospitals, Federally Qualified Health Centers, and state-run behavioral health agencies sponsor the most petitions because they have dedicated HR infrastructure for immigration compliance and face persistent shortages in licensed clinical staff.
How does green card sponsorship differ from H-1B sponsorship for mental health professionals?
H-1B visa is a temporary status with a three-year initial period and annual lottery risk. PERM-based green card sponsorship is permanent and has no lottery. EB-3 petitions for most countries outside India and China move relatively quickly through the priority date queue. The PERM process takes longer upfront, typically 12 to 24 months from labor certification through I-140 approval, but the outcome is permanent residency rather than a renewable temporary visa.
Can a community mental health center or nonprofit sponsor a green card?
Yes. Nonprofit community mental health centers and Federally Qualified Health Centers sponsor green cards through the same PERM process as for-profit hospitals. Some nonprofits qualify as USCIS-designated cap-exempt H-1B employers for temporary visas, but for green cards, all employers follow the same EB-2 and EB-3 PERM pathway regardless of tax-exempt status.
How do I find mental health employers that actively sponsor green cards?
Start with Migrate Mate, which lets you search mental health roles filtered by employers with documented EB-2 and EB-3 sponsorship history. Cross-reference with DOL PERM disclosure data, which is publicly available and shows which employers have filed labor certifications for specific job titles. Prioritizing employers with prior filings reduces the risk of your sponsorship stalling because the employer is unfamiliar with the process.
Does my foreign mental health degree qualify for EB-2 or EB-3 sponsorship?
EB-2 requires an advanced degree, typically a master's or doctorate, or a bachelor's degree plus five years of progressive experience in the field. EB-3 covers professionals with a U.S. bachelor's degree or foreign equivalent. USCIS evaluates foreign degrees through credential evaluation reports. For mental health roles, the degree field must align with the clinical position, not just the education level, so a general business degree won't satisfy a licensed counselor role.