Mental Health Technician

Nexus Health Systems • San Antonio, TX

5d • Onsite

About The Position

Nexus Neurorecovery Center in San Antonio, Texas, is seeking Mental Health Technicians to provide direct care, supervision, and therapeutic support to adolescent residents in a structured residential treatment environment. The facility serves adolescent females who need behavioral health treatment and therapeutic support, providing a safe and supportive setting to help residents develop coping skills and work toward emotional and behavioral wellness.

Under the direction of the MHT Manager and licensed clinical staff, the Mental Health Technician helps maintain a safe, trauma-informed environment and supports residents with daily routines, behavioral interventions, and treatment goals. The role involves working with adolescents experiencing complex behavioral and mental health challenges and collaborating with the multidisciplinary treatment team.

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED required.
• At least one year of experience in behavioral health, residential treatment, or human services, or at least two years of college education.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills.
• Ability to remain calm and professional in stressful or challenging situations.
• Understanding of behavioral interventions, crisis prevention, and de-escalation techniques.
• Ability to establish appropriate professional boundaries with residents.
• Strong observation, documentation, and organizational skills.
• Ability to collaborate within a multidisciplinary treatment team.
• Basic computer proficiency and ability to document in electronic health records.
• First Aid and CPR certification required; certification must be current or obtained within 30 days of hire.
• Complete required de-escalation and crisis intervention training within 30 days of hire.
• Maintain all required facility competencies and certifications throughout employment.

Nice To Haves

• Associate's or bachelor's degree in Psychology, Education, Social Work, Behavioral Health, or a related human services field.
• Previous experience working with adolescents experiencing behavioral, emotional, or mental health challenges.
• Experience in residential treatment centers, psychiatric facilities, or other structured behavioral health environments.
• Familiarity with Meditech and Microsoft Office.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct supervision and support to adolescent residents to promote their safety and well-being.
• Maintain a structured therapeutic environment that supports emotional stability, accountability, and personal growth.
• Assist residents with activities of daily living, including hygiene, grooming, meals, and daily routines.
• Monitor resident behaviors and respond appropriately to behavioral or emotional challenges.
• Help residents follow schedules, treatment programming, and facility expectations.
• Transport residents to appointments and treatment-related activities as assigned.
• Support individualized treatment plans developed by the multidisciplinary clinical team.
• Use trauma-informed care principles and positive behavioral interventions.
• Apply approved crisis prevention and de-escalation techniques when responding to challenging behaviors.
• Encourage healthy coping mechanisms, emotional regulation, communication skills, and positive social interactions.
• Assist with therapeutic activities, recreational programming, community meetings, and skill-building groups.
• Model professionalism, empathy, consistency, and appropriate boundaries.
• Document resident behaviors, interventions, incidents, and progress in the electronic health record.
• Communicate changes in resident behavior, emotional status, or safety concerns to clinical leadership.
• Collaborate with nurses, therapists, behavioral health professionals, and other treatment team members.
• Participate in treatment team meetings, staff training, and ongoing professional development.
• Maintain confidentiality and comply with HIPAA regulations and facility policies.
• Follow safety protocols, behavioral intervention procedures, and emergency response guidelines.
• Identify and report safety concerns, incidents, or changes in resident condition.
• Support residents' rights, dignity, and individual treatment needs.
• Maintain required training and competencies related to resident safety, behavioral health, and crisis intervention.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED