Mental Health Technician
About The Position
The Mental Health Technician is a part-time, on-site clinical support staff member supporting Embark’s Partial Hospitalization Program (PHP) and Intensive Outpatient Program (IOP) in Ashburn, Virginia. The role works closely with licensed clinicians and healthcare professionals to support therapeutic programming, client engagement, safety, and clinical and administrative operations. It offers hands-on experience for people pursuing careers in behavioral health and related fields, as well as part-time opportunities for experienced behavioral health professionals. Candidates with QMHP or QMHP-T certification are particularly sought.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in Psychology, Social Work, Counseling, Human Services, Behavioral Sciences, or a related field.
- Behavioral health experience is required.
- Strong interpersonal, communication, and professional boundary-setting skills.
- Ability to work effectively within a multidisciplinary treatment team.
- Ability to remain calm and professional in fast-paced clinical environments.
- Ability to successfully complete required background screening.
Nice To Haves
- Current master's students or recent graduates pursuing careers in behavioral health are strongly encouraged to apply.
- At least one year of experience in a behavioral health, mental health, substance use treatment, residential treatment, healthcare, educational, or youth-serving environment is preferred.
- QMHP or QMHP-T license is strongly preferred.
- Experience facilitating or co-facilitating groups is strongly preferred.
- Experience working with adolescents, young adults, and families is preferred.
- Experience with neurodivergent individuals, familiarity with Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA), clinical documentation, electronic medical records (EMR), or insurance processes is a plus.
- Current CPR and First Aid certification is preferred, or ability to obtain certification upon hire.
Responsibilities
- Support clinicians during therapeutic groups, psychoeducational activities, and other treatment programming.
- Assist with group facilitation by encouraging participation, engagement, and adherence to program expectations.
- Monitor client safety and wellbeing during programming and promptly communicate concerns to the clinical team.
- Complete client check-ins, check-outs, and orientation processes for new participants.
- Observe, document, and communicate client participation, behaviors, and affect to support treatment planning.
- Prepare rooms and organize materials, including setup and cleanup for therapy groups and clinical activities.
- Support clinicians with administrative responsibilities, scheduling, appointment coordination, and client service needs.
- Assist with monitoring and supporting individuals experiencing emotional distress or elevated behavioral health needs under the direction of licensed clinical staff.
- Participate in crisis prevention and de-escalation efforts consistent with organizational policies and training.
- Maintain confidentiality and comply with HIPAA and organizational standards.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Part-time
Career Level
Entry Level
