Mental Health Technician, 2nd & 3rd Shift
About The Position
NorthKey Community Care is seeking 2 full-time 3rd-shift Mental Health Technicians to provide in-person basic care and support to individuals experiencing mental health and substance use crises as part of a 23-hour Crisis Observation and Stabilization Unit . The position will be based in NorthKey's Covington, Kentucky office, located at 502 Farrell Drive. SHIFTS AVAILABLE: Full-Time Third shift (12:30 AM – 9:00 AM), Part-Time 2nd shift (4:30 pm to 1 am). WEEKENDS AND HOLIDAYS REQUIRED. PERKS & PAY Salary: $17.40 - $18.40 per hour (First shift - $17.40, Second/Third shift - $18.40) Up to 12% annual contingency bonus Generous plan for paid time off (PTO) (Up to 16 days first year) 10 Paid Holidays Individual and family insurance coverage: Various medical, vision, and dental plans to choose from HSA Employer match up to $1000, depending on plan 401(k) with employer match Professional Development Potential eligibility for student loan forgiveness through the Public Service Loan Forgiveness program NorthKey Community Care- Company Overview Since 1966, NorthKey Community Care (NorthKey) has provided effective and efficient mental health, substance use, and developmental disabilities services to the Northern Kentucky region with the commitment to providing the right service, at the right time, and in the right place. With multiple convenient locations throughout the Northern Kentucky region (Kenton, Boone, Campbell, Grant, Carroll, Gallatin, Pendleton, and Owen counties), NorthKey offers a wide array of mental health, substance use, and developmental disabilities services unparalleled in the region. Come join our team to help us Transform Lives and Communities through excellent service!
Requirements
- High school diploma or equivalent required.
- Experience working with individuals with mental health and/or substance use preferred
Responsibilities
- Provide basic care and support to individuals in a 23-hour Crisis Observation Stabilization Services unit.
- Continuously observe patient behaviors, mental status, and activities.
- Supervise and redirect client behavior to maintain a safe and therapeutic environment.
- therapeutically interact with clients.
- Coordinate with Mobile Crisis team, 988 call takers, therapy staff, law enforcement, and community partners for admitting individuals to the COSS.
- Complete necessary documentation within required timeframes according to current standards and policies.
- Supports and maintains a culture of safety and quality.
- Exemplifies professionalism through good attendance and positive attitude.
- Maintains confidentiality of client information, following HIPAA and other applicable laws.
Benefits
- Up to 12% annual contingency bonus
- Generous plan for paid time off (PTO) (Up to 16 days first year)
- 10 Paid Holidays
- Individual and family insurance coverage: Various medical, vision, and dental plans to choose from
- HSA Employer match up to $1000, depending on plan
- 401(k) with employer match
- Professional Development
- Potential eligibility for student loan forgiveness through the Public Service Loan Forgiveness program
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
Number of Employees
101-250 employees
