Mental Health Technician

Southeast Healthcare • Richland, OH

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About The Position

The Mental Health Technician assists with providing therapeutic and educational activities for children in an alternative school program. The role supports students during structured and unstructured activities and contributes observations to academic treatment planning. The technician also participates in treatment-related meetings and conferences.

Requirements

• Minimum of an associate or bachelor's degree.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills.
• Ability to work effectively as part of an interdisciplinary team.
• Crisis intervention and de-escalation skills.
• Knowledge of community resources and healthcare services.
• Valid driver's license and insurance.
• Flu vaccination is required; medical and religious exemptions may be requested during the hiring process.

Nice To Haves

• LSW/LPC or CCDCII or II credentials are strongly preferred.
• Experience with youth with SPMI and/or SUD is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Monitor and observe clients during educational and therapeutic activities, free time, lunch breaks, and unstructured time.
• Assist teachers in implementing educational goals.
• Provide individual instruction and facilitate small-group discussions.
• Contribute to academic treatment planning by observing and reporting client behavior during academic and therapeutic activities.
• Participate in treatment team meetings, staffing, IEP meetings, parent/teacher conferences, and case conferences.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Education Level: Associate degree