The Mental Health Technician provides continuous patient care, supervision, and role modeling as part of a treatment team. They work under the direction of the Direct Care Supervisor to support patients ranging from late childhood to late adolescence.
The Mental Health Technician functions as an active part of the treatment team, providing continuous patient care, supervision, interaction, and role modeling to patients ranging in age from late childhood through late adolescence depending on which unit worked. Mental Health Technicians work under the direction of the Direct Care Supervisor. Non-exempt position.
High School Diploma or equivalent required. Degree from an accredited college or university in psychology, social work, recreational therapy or appropriate therapeutic field is preferred.
Two (2) years of related experience, with knowledge of psychiatric patient care techniques with understanding of mental illness, preferred.
Must maintain a valid Indiana driver's license.
Additional
Requirements: CPR and First Aid certification and successful completion of HWC within 90 days of employment and prior to assisting in a seclusion/restraint intervention. May be required to work overtime and flexible hours.
A high school diploma or equivalent is required, with a degree in a therapeutic field preferred. Candidates should have two years of related experience and must maintain a valid Indiana driver's license.
Market context
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