Mental Health Technician

Sevita•Glendale, AZ

1d•Onsite

About The Position

This role provides assistance and strategies to individuals in community, vocational, or in-home settings to live as independently as possible. Working closely with clinical staff, the Mental Health Technician supports therapeutic and behavioral plans. Responsibilities include assisting with daily activities such as socialization, behavioral development, personal care, housekeeping, recreational activities, transportation, community integration, shopping, and other activities of daily living. The role also involves accurate documentation of progress and activities, reviewing records and logs, and staying updated on service plans. Additionally, it may require providing clinical expertise for specialized populations (e.g., intellectual and developmental disabilities, brain injury, emotional or behavioral disability) or specific disciplines (e.g., behavioral support, early intervention, crisis intervention). The technician may accompany individuals to medical appointments, relay orders, and travel between sites, to homes, and into the community.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent required
Six months of experience in human services preferred
Must be 21 years of age
Must be able to obtain a level one fingerprint card
Valid driver’s license in good standing
States may have additional requirements
Strong attention to detail, organizational skills, and the ability to multi-task to meet deadlines
Excellent communication skills
A reliable, responsible attitude and a compassionate approach

Responsibilities

Provide assistance with daily activities that range from socialization and behavioral development, personal care, housekeeping, recreational activities, transportation, community integration, shopping, and other activities of daily living.
Accurately documents progress and activity; reviews records and logs to stay up-to-date with changes in service plans.
Provide clinical expertise which may include knowledge for specialized populations, such as intellectual and developmental disabilities, brain injury, emotional or behavioral disability, or expertise in special disciplines such as behavioral support, early intervention, crisis intervention, or others.
May accompany individuals we serve to medical appointments; relay orders and information to and from medical providers.
Travel between sites, to individual’s homes, and may accompany them into the community.