The Mental Health Technician provides direct care and support to patients with emotional or behavioral conditions under clinical supervision. Responsibilities include maintaining a safe therapeutic environment, performing safety checks, facilitating group sessions, and assisting with activities of daily living.
The Mental Health Technician is responsible for performing supportive, trauma informed care to patients/families. Responsibilities include the provision of a safe and therapeutic milieu, completion of routine safety checks and constant attendance per order, adherence to patient-specific treatment plans, crisis intervention, assistance with activities of daily living, appropriate documentation, facilitation of therapeutic group and assistance with programming, collaboration with the treatment team and discharge planning. The MHT demonstrates competence in providing age-appropriate, trauma informed care and service for pediatric patients and actively participates in self-appraisal for performance improvement.
Education Associates degree in psychology, social worker, or a related field required; Bachelors degree is preferred. CPI or other crisis intervention training preferred or required within 90 days of hire.
Experience Minimum of 1 year of experience in a behavioral health or healthcare setting required Experience working with patients with mental health or substance use disorders is strongly desired Department Specific Job Details: full time, 36 hours day shift, 7:00 AM - 7:00 PM 3 (12) hour shifts weekend and holiday rotation serving the Mental Health Unit at the Mathile Center
Candidates must have at least an associate degree in psychology, social work, or a related field, with a bachelor's degree preferred. A minimum of one year of experience in a behavioral health or healthcare setting is required.
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