Mental Health Technician
About The Position
Under close supervision, this position provides non-professional direct or indirect care for consumers of behavioral health treatment in an inpatient, outpatient, or residential care setting. This includes participation in de-escalation activities and assuring that consumers are kept safe. This position acts as a role model for consumers, demonstrating effective problem solving and decision-making skills and will assist in providing recreational and therapeutic activities for the consumer, transporting residents to and from medical appointments, and assuring scheduled programming is carried out.
Requirements
- Possess a strong commitment to patient well-being and safety
- Must believe that recovery is possible!
- Applicants must be willing and able to fulfill any job-related travel normally associated with this position and as such have a valid driver’s license.
- Upon a conditional offer of employment, Department of Mental Health and Substance Abuse Services applicants must submit to a physical examination and shall meet the physical examination requirements of occasionally lifting/carrying 50 pounds and able to push and pull a maximum force of 25 pounds.
Nice To Haves
- MHT II: One year of experience in providing behavioral patient care.
- MHT III: Two years of experience in providing behavioral patient care.
Responsibilities
- Provides non-professional direct or indirect care for consumers of behavioral health treatment in an inpatient, outpatient, or residential care setting.
- Participates in de-escalation activities.
- Assures that consumers are kept safe.
- Acts as a role model for consumers, demonstrating effective problem solving and decision-making skills.
- Assists in providing recreational and therapeutic activities for the consumer.
- Transports residents to and from medical appointments.
- Assures scheduled programming is carried out.
Benefits
- Shift differentials and benefits pay
- Generous state paid benefit allowance to help cover insurance premiums
- A wide choice of health insurance plans with no pre-existing condition exclusions or limitations
- Flexible spending accounts for health care expenses or dependent care
- Employee assistance programs and health and fitness programs
- 11 paid holidays
- 15 days of vacation and 15 days of sick leave the first year
- Retirement Savings Plan with a generous match
- Longevity Bonus for years of service
- Student Loan repayment options
- Training opportunities for CEU requirements
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
