Lead Mental Health Technician

Grafton • Berryville, VA

2d

About The Position

Lead Mental Health Technician Support, Strength, and Compassion in Every Interaction At Grafton Integrated Health Network, we’re guided by a shared purpose : helping individuals overcome barriers to live meaningful, fulfilling lives. As a Lead Mental Health Technician, your meaningful impact comes through hands-on support, encouragement, and the daily care that fosters growth and stability. You’ll thrive within a culture of teamwork and collaboration , surrounded by professionals who value your compassion and commitment. And because we care for you so you can care for others , we provide ongoing training, mentorship, and support to help you succeed. Join us - and experience the deep fulfillment of knowing your work truly makes a difference! Be part of a team that leads with heart and grit, the Grafton way—where compassion and clinical excellence come together to change lives. Under general supervision, manages Mental Health Technicians (MHTs) to enable them to provide well-rounded, quality services to individuals utilizing evidence-based best practices. Ensures that MHTs provide for the health, safety, welfare and progress of individuals. Guide MHTs in using effective interactions designed to improve well-being, promote progress toward goals, increase independence, and improve overall quality of life. Observe and provide meaningful feedback to MHTs to maintain or improve performance to achieve desired results established by the multi-disciplinary and management teams. Collaborate with the Clinical and Medical staff to provide the necessary development of MHTs and to support the goals of the program and organization. Ensure that staffing is adequate; Reports to Operations Administrator.

Requirements

• Must be at least 19 years of age
• High School Diploma and six months of direct care experience with children and/or adolescents or Associates degree and three months of direct care experience with children and/or adolescents or Bachelors degree in Human Service field
• Valid driver's license with an acceptable driving record.
• Demonstrates moderate computer skills - how to log-in, how to navigate the web for information, how to start and save document in Microsoft, and has basic keyboarding skills.

Nice To Haves

• 2 years of professional experience working with individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities
• 1 year of professional experience working with children in a residential program for children with special needs
• 6 months experience working in a leadership or supervisory capacity
• 6 months experience working in a residential program at Grafton

Responsibilities

• Ensures medications are delivered accurately and on time.
• Provides for the well-being and safety of clients.
• Supports client health and hygiene.
• Utilizes infection control procedures.
• Reports serious incidents, participates in reviews and implements follow-up measures, as applicable.
• Knows the SNAP (strengths, needs, abilities and preferences), goals/objectives/outcomes and treatment strategies from the current Plans (Treatment Plan, IEP, ISP) of assigned clients.
• Promotes clients’ achievement of behavioral goals by implementing the behavior strategies and teaching alternative behaviors, as indicated in the Treatment Plan/IEP/ISP.
• Actively instructs assigned clients so they can achieve education/residential goals and objectives or ID Waiver outcomes.
• Collects and documents behavioral and instructional data, accurately and reliably.
• Documents services delivered accurately and in a timely manner.
• Maintains a high level of engagement with and monitoring of clients.
• Implements planned activities throughout the workday.
• Builds trusting, respectful relationships with clients and helps clients do the same.
• Demonstrates knowledge about the symptoms and supports associated with diagnoses of assigned clients and a trauma-informed care approach.
• Manages behavioral crisis safely.
• Collaborates with the Treatment Team to provide continuity of support and care, by communicating and contributing to team discussions and decisions.
• Exhibits exemplary customer service with guardians, agency personnel and visitors.
• Ensures a safe residence / classroom environment.
• Assures a clean and organized residence/classroom.
• Promotes good nutrition and, in group homes, assists with meal preparation.
• Provides transportation / community mobility.
• Assists with purchases and is accountable for program and client money, as applicable.
• Demonstrates knowledge of organization.
• Demonstrates the core values of personal integrity and accountability.
• Performs other duties, as assigned.

Benefits

• Free meals during shift, as available
• Medical, dental and vision
• Flexible Spending & Health Savings Accounts
• Generous Paid Time Off plan & attendance incentives
• Employer Paid Life Insurance
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Short-term disability (STD)
• Long-term disability (LTD)
• Paid Career Development - we pay you while becoming certified in CPR, Ukeru , Mandt and other career training!
• 401(k), including an employer match up to $2,500 annually
• Education Assistance up to $5,250 annually
• As Grafton is a 501(c)(3) non-profit, you may be eligible for federal student loan forgiveness

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED