Mental Health Technician- Part-time

Devereux•Malvern, PA

1d•Onsite

About The Position

Devereux is hiring a part-time Mental Health Technician at Devereux Children’s Behavioral Health Center, an inpatient psychiatric hospital in Malvern, Pennsylvania. The role supports adolescents experiencing acute psychiatric crises in a safe, compassionate, clinically focused environment. The technician establishes and maintains therapeutic rapport and assists, supports, and instructs individuals in self-help, coping skills, and positive behavioral interventions outlined in their clinical treatment plans. The role also provides opportunities to develop independent living and social skills and to gain experience in behavioral health and human services. The position includes all shifts and requires working at least every other Saturday and Sunday. Part-time employees must complete one week of orientation, Monday through Friday, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. The stated part-time rate is $22.00 per hour.

Requirements

High school diploma and two years of direct care experience, or a bachelor’s degree from an accredited college with at least 12 credit hours in a human services discipline.
Qualifying human services disciplines may include psychology, sociology, social work, education, pastoral counseling, political science, health, recreation, criminal justice, or counseling.

Responsibilities

Ensure the safety of the individuals in your care.
Engage individuals in recreational and social activities that enhance social skill development.
Address and redirect inappropriate behavior.
Implement treatment plan goals and objectives.
Establish and maintain therapeutic rapport with adolescents.
Assist, support, and instruct individuals in self-help and coping skills.
Support positive behavioral interventions outlined in clinical treatment plans.
Teach youth valuable life skills and serve as a positive role model.

Benefits

Quality, low-cost benefits with eligibility after 30 days of employment.
Student loan debt assistance.
Tuition reimbursement and continuing education assistance.
Generous paid time off that begins accruing on the first day.
403(b) retirement plan with matching benefit.
Voluntary or employee-paid supplemental life and accident coverage.
Employee assistance and work-life balance program.
Medical coverage, including telemedicine, dental coverage, prescription drugs, preventative care, and mental health services.
Specialized training opportunities, including PBIS, ABA, TIC, Safe and Positive Approaches, DBT, and IEP.
ASCEND Career Accelerator Program.