Mental Health Tech (MHT)
About The Position
Copper Hills Youth Center is a 24/7 secure residential treatment center (behavioral health) for male and female adolescents aged 12 through 17. We counsel, teach and mentor students who have psychiatric disorders. Our goal is to provide treatment that results in positive changes, allowing these youth to return to their families and communities. Job Description: Behavioral Health Technicians serve as a positive role model for youth while providing close supervision and documenting behaviors. Must be a team player and recognize the importance of this position to positive student outcomes. Will ensure that students are meeting defined daily goals, including hygiene, unit activities, education & therapy meetings, etc. Will intervene during student crisis as necessary by using verbal de-escalation skills and other personal safety techniques. Facilitation of group interactions and ensuring students are behaving according to standards. By using positive verbal skills, educate students on appropriate behavior and possible consequences, and enact consequences if needed.
Requirements
- High School Diploma or GED
- Minimum 21 years old
- Excellent Verbal Communication Skills
- Must be able to work effectively in a team and possible high stress environment
- Effective problem solving skills
- Ability to effectively manage conflict
- Must have excellent attendance record
Responsibilities
- Serve as a positive role model for youth
- Provide close supervision and documenting behaviors
- Ensure that students are meeting defined daily goals, including hygiene, unit activities, education & therapy meetings, etc.
- Intervene during student crisis as necessary by using verbal de-escalation skills and other personal safety techniques
- Facilitate group interactions and ensuring students are behaving according to standards
- Educate students on appropriate behavior and possible consequences, and enact consequences if needed
Benefits
- Medical, Dental, Vision insurances at very affordable rates
- Free delicious and healthy meals while on shift
- Generous shift differentials for direct care staff and holiday premium pay
- Basic Life and Supplemental Life insurance
- Short and Long-term Disability insurance
- Dependent Life insurance
- Flexible spending accounts
- 401k with Company Match and Discounted Stock Purchase Plan (UHS)
- Paid time off
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
Number of Employees
1,001-5,000 employees
