Mental Health Technician

Monte Nido & Affiliates, LLC • Glen Cove, NY

25d • Onsite

About The Position

Monte Nido Glen Cove is a residential treatment program in Glen Cove, New York, serving adults seeking treatment for anorexia nervosa, bulimia nervosa, binge eating disorder, or exercise addiction. Its treatment approach focuses on restoring physiological and nutritional balance, establishing healthy eating and exercise routines, eliminating harmful behaviors, and developing motivation and treatment engagement. The program helps clients understand their eating and/or exercise disorder and its effects, and identify what they need for personal recovery.

The Per Diem Mental Health Technician/Recovery Coach supports clients throughout their recovery and provides interventions consistent with treatment plans. The role includes helping with meals and snacks, supporting healthy connections in the treatment milieu, observing clients, and occasionally driving them to off-site appointments and activities. The listed schedules are 6:30 a.m.–6:30 p.m. or 7:00 a.m.–7:00 p.m. The stated pay range is $17–$22 per hour.

Requirements

• At least two years of post-high-school education.
• A valid state-issued driver’s license and safe driving history.
• Good communication and client relations skills, service orientation, flexibility, and ability to work as a team member.

Nice To Haves

• A bachelor’s degree in psychology is preferred.
• At least one year of experience in a mental or behavioral health setting is highly desired and required in some states.

Responsibilities

• Integrate and support clients throughout their recovery journey.
• Provide support and intervention consistent with each client’s treatment plan.
• Engage clients in developing healthy and appropriate connections with other clients in the milieu and with the team.
• Assist with food preparation and set-up, and model and supervise client meals and snacks.
• Gain exposure to therapeutic groups and develop core skills to promote clinical growth.
• Conduct rounds and provide observations.
• Occasionally drive clients off-site for appointments and activities.

What This Job Offers

• Education Level: Associate degree