Mental Health Technician

Bucks County Intermediate Unit • Levittown, PA

10d • Onsite

About The Position

Work collaboratively under the direction of the mental health therapist to meet the therapeutic goals identified for youth in the partial program. This includes conducting individual and group sessions as well as providing documentation of all interactions.

Requirements

• Citizenship or work authorization to work in the United States required.
• Five years of experience is required.
• Regular attendance, dependable onsite presence, and the ability to perform the essential functions of the position are required.

Nice To Haves

• Two years of experience working w/children/adolescents in a mental health setting, preferred.
• Cognitive behavioral therapy, dialectical behavioral therapy, knowledge of the community mental health system, knowledge and understanding of mental health diagnoses and treatment, knowledge of medical assistance managed care, preferred.

Responsibilities

• Work collaboratively under the direction of the Mental Health Therapist.
• Conduct group therapy including social skills, anger management, recreation, art, and other topics/modalities appropriate to meet the needs of participants.
• Conduct individual therapy.
• Conduct family therapy and maintain ongoing communication with family.
• Develop treatment plans and discharge plans.
• Identify supports in the community and refer for other services as appropriate.
• Complete daily progress notes and other documentation as needed.
• Actively communicate and collaborate with other agencies and school personnel.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level