Mental Health Technician

Devereux•Malvern, PA

17h•Onsite

About The Position

Devereux Children’s Behavioral Health Center (DCBHC) provides programs and services for children and adolescents who are experiencing an acute psychiatric crisis within a safe and compassionate inpatient environment. Located in Malvern, PA this position is responsible for establishing and maintaining a therapeutic rapport with adolescents while assisting, supporting and instructing individuals in self-help, coping skills and positive behavioral interventions outlined in a clinical treatment plan. Every day as a Mental Health Technician (MHT) you will ensure the individuals you are working with are safe. Engage in daily activities such as Recreational and Social Activities that enhance social skill development. Address and redirect inappropriate behavior of individuals you are working with. Implement treatment plan goals and objectives.

Requirements

High school diploma and two year’s direct care experience or a Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college with at least twelve credit hours in a human services discipline to include but not limited to psychology, sociology, social work, education, pastoral counseling, political science, heath, recreation, criminal justice, counseling.
Significant amounts of walking, sitting, and standing.
Some lifting and/or managing resistance required related to applying physical intervention techniques upwards of 75-100 lbs. or more.
Some repetitive wrist/hand movements, normal hearing and vision.
Occasional use of computers and office equipment.
Occasional driving of Devereux vehicles for business purposes.
Ability to meet 100% mastery of Safe and Positive Approaches.

Responsibilities

Ensure the individuals you are working with are safe.
Engage in daily activities such as Recreational and Social Activities that enhance social skill development.
Address and redirect inappropriate behavior of individuals you are working with.
Implement treatment plan goals and objectives.