Mental Health Technician
About The Position
We're seeking a highly motivated and compassionate Mental Health Technician (MHT) to join our team at Meridell Achievement Center! As an MHT, you'll play a crucial role in providing direct care services and supervision to our patients, helping them achieve their goals and overcome challenges. Your Impact: Provide individualized support to children and adolescents, including assistance with daily living activities, meal preparation, and medication administration Monitor patient behavior, mood, and emotional state, and report any changes or concerns to the treatment team Assist with patient transportation to and from appointments and activities as needed Ensure patient safety and well-being at all times, including monitoring patient sleep patterns and responding to any emergency situations Work collaboratively with the treatment team to develop and implement individualized treatment plans Provide education and support to patients and their families on mental health issues, coping strategies, and life skills Meridell Achievement Center is a nationally recognized private residential treatment facility that specializes in providing exceptional care for children and adolescents with emotional, behavioral, and neurobehavioral problems for over 60 years. We offer evidence-based treatment and compassionate care through tailored inpatient and outpatient services, with a mission to provide safe, effective, and compassionate mental health and substance use treatment.
Requirements
- High School graduate or equivalent (some college preferred)
- Valid Texas Driver's License and a good driving record (for transports with patients)
- Must be 21 years old or older to apply
- Ability to pass a drug screen and state background test
Nice To Haves
- Experience working with children and adolescents in a mental health setting (a plus!)
Responsibilities
- Provide individualized support to children and adolescents, including assistance with daily living activities, meal preparation, and medication administration
- Monitor patient behavior, mood, and emotional state, and report any changes or concerns to the treatment team
- Assist with patient transportation to and from appointments and activities as needed
- Ensure patient safety and well-being at all times, including monitoring patient sleep patterns and responding to any emergency situations
- Work collaboratively with the treatment team to develop and implement individualized treatment plans
- Provide education and support to patients and their families on mental health issues, coping strategies, and life skills
Benefits
- Competitive salary and benefits package
- Opportunities for professional growth and development
- Collaborative and supportive work environment
- Flexible scheduling, including evenings, weekends, and holidays as needed
- Make a real difference in the lives of children and adolescents!
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Education Level
High school or GED
