Mental Health Technician

Kahm Center for Eating Disorders•Burlington, VT

69d•$20 - $28•Onsite

About The Position

The Kahm Center for Eating Disorders is a small family owned Vermont practice that treats eating disorders in an Intensive Outpatient Program (IOP) and Partial Hospitalization Program (PHP) setting. We are looking for mental health technicians who are passionate about treating eating disorders and fostering meaningful relationships with the staff and patients as a part of a multidisciplinary treatment team.

Requirements

Experience in the field of mental health is preferred
Theoretic as well as practical knowledge of the clinical area
Demonstrates strong leadership qualities
Demonstrates sound judgment
Demonstrates and consistently strives to maintain excellence in all mental health technician job responsibilities
Bachelors degree required; in psychology or related field preferred

Responsibilities

Facilitates process and alternative groups (up to 10-12 patients )
Collect patient vitals and biometrics according to program schedule
Supervise and meal coach with patients daily
Assist therapists with patients in crisis
Key player in integrating and supporting the patients through their recovery journey
Provide support and intervention consistent with the patient’s treatment plan
Engage patients in developing healthy and appropriate connections with other patients in the milieu and the team
Assist in food preparation
Model appropriate meals and mealtime behavior/conversation
Oversee the milieu and assists by maintaining the integrity of the therapeutic group schedule
Maintain a positive, supportive demeanor that is respectful, courteous, and compassionate to all patients and coworkers
Serves as an active member of the multidisciplinary treatment team; e.g., attends treatment team rounds when schedule allows
Assist with administrative tasks when needed
Other duties as assigned