Lead Mental Health Technician - FT Days
About The Position
This full-time opportunity at Valle Vista offers 40 hours per week, full benefits, work hours are 7:00 AM to 3:30 PM, providing care on our residential treatment center for youth. There is an opportunity for overtime and to cover various shifts if interested. Dedicated to excellence and innovation in behavioral health care, Valle Vista Health System has been a leader in providing quality care for more than thirty years for children, adolescents and adults. Licensed by the State of Indiana and fully accredited by the Joint Commission, Valle Vista is a 132-bed mental health hospital and provides comprehensive treatment for a broad range of psychiatric disorders in a safe and comfortable setting. Our goal is to help people learn the skills and regain the confidence to function successfully at home, work, school, and in their communities. POSITION SUMMARY The Lead Mental Health Technician is responsible for direct supervision and oversight of the Mental Health Technicians and Team Leads, primarily on the residential unit. Responsibilities include orientation and onboarding of new Mental Health Technicians, ongoing education and competency, monitoring job performance, and coaching, counseling and recommendation of corrective action. The Lead Mental Health Technician must have good communication skills and have a demonstrated history of positive leadership.
Requirements
- High School Diploma
- Minimum 5 years’ experience in milieu management
- Experience working with specialized populations such as victims of human trafficking, LGBTQ+ youth, complex trauma, and substance abuse.
- Knowledge of psychiatric patient care techniques
- Knowledge and understanding of mental illness
- Must maintain a valid driver's license.
Nice To Haves
- Good communication skills
- Demonstrated history of positive leadership
Responsibilities
- Leadership for all MHTs
- Therapeutic Interventions
- Milieu Management
- Direct supervision and oversight of the Mental Health Technicians and Team Leads, primarily on the residential unit.
- Orientation and onboarding of new Mental Health Technicians.
- Ongoing education and competency.
- Monitoring job performance.
- Coaching, counseling and recommendation of corrective action.
Benefits
- Full benefits
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
High school or GED
