Mental Health Technician

Endurion • Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune, NC

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About The Position

The Mental Health Technician helps manage and treat behavioral health activities for SOF personnel, working under the authority and supervision of a licensed provider. The role includes assisting with psychiatric and substance-use client care, observing and reporting client behavior, and leading prescribed individual or group therapy sessions under professional guidance. Depending on the location, the technician may administer psychological and psychophysiological tests and prepare reports under supervision. Administrative duties include maintaining databases and monthly statistics, preparing correspondence and attendance rosters, developing appointment templates, managing supplies, and recommending efficiency improvements. The position is located at Camp Lejeune, North Carolina, and requires a Secret clearance.

Requirements

• Associate degree or comparable training; military mental health technician or specialist training satisfies this requirement.
• Training covering foundations of psychology or social work and de-escalation of agitated, violent, or suicidal individuals.
• Training to intervene with or restrain violent or suicidal clients; this training may be completed after hire but must be completed before performing such duties.
• At least 3 years of experience as a mental health technician.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office.
• Secret clearance.

Responsibilities

• Conduct intakes and assist with the care of psychiatric, drug, and alcohol clients.
• Counsel clients with personal, behavioral, or psychological problems.
• Observe clients, detect behavior patterns, and report findings to licensed staff.
• Lead prescribed individual or group therapy sessions under the guidance of a licensed professional.
• Depending on location, administer psychological and psychophysiological tests and prepare reports under supervision.
• Maintain databases and monthly statistics; prepare correspondence and attendance rosters.
• Develop appointment templates, manage supplies, and recommend efficiency improvements.
• Document all encounters in HPDMS in accordance with USSOCOM Directive 10-12.
• Maintain 100% compliance with local mandatory command training.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Education Level: Associate degree