Mental Health Technician (MHT)- DAY SHIFT - 7am-730pm

Community Behavioral Healthcare, LLC•Baton Rouge, LA

1d•Onsite

About The Position

Community Behavioral Healthcare, LLC is hiring a Mental Health Technician (MHT) to provide direct support to clients experiencing mental health challenges in an onsite, collaborative care environment. The position involves engaging with a diverse population, supporting therapeutic programs, and contributing to client care and recovery. The MHT provides compassionate assistance with therapeutic activities, monitors client behavior, and reports significant changes to the clinical team. The role also supports individualized treatment plans, facilitates group sessions, and helps maintain a safe and supportive environment. The technician collaborates with colleagues to encourage client participation in recovery and builds an atmosphere of trust and respect. The role includes maintaining accurate documentation of client interactions and progress in accordance with organizational standards. The employer describes the position as full-time in the main posting, though the closing section refers to it as part-time.

Requirements

Strong interpersonal and communication abilities.
Empathy and active listening skills.
Problem-solving skills.
Attention to detail for documentation and treatment-plan compliance.
Flexibility and adaptability in a dynamic mental health care environment.
Teamwork and collaboration skills.
Commitment to excellence and integrity.

Responsibilities

Engage directly with clients and provide compassionate support and assistance with therapeutic activities.
Monitor client behaviors and report significant changes to the clinical team.
Assist in implementing individualized treatment plans.
Facilitate group sessions.
Promote a safe and supportive environment.
Collaborate with team members to encourage client participation in recovery and foster trust and respect.
Maintain accurate documentation of client interactions and progress in compliance with organizational standards.
Address client needs and help foster a sense of community and belonging within the facility.