Overnight Mental Health Technician
About The Position
Overnight Mental Health Technician Support, Strength, and Compassion in Every Interaction At Grafton Integrated Health Network, we’re guided by a shared purpose : helping individuals overcome barriers to live meaningful, fulfilling lives. As a Mental Health Technician, your meaningful impact comes through hands-on support, encouragement, and the daily care that fosters growth and stability. You’ll thrive within a culture of teamwork and collaboration , surrounded by professionals who value your compassion and commitment. And because we care for you so you can care for others , we provide ongoing training, mentorship, and support to help you succeed. Join us - and experience the deep fulfillment of knowing your work truly makes a difference! Be part of a team that leads with heart and grit, the Grafton way—where compassion and clinical excellence come together to change lives. Schedule and shift available: Thursday, Friday, Saturday, 10:30pm - 8:30am
Requirements
- High School Diploma and six months of direct care experience with children and/or adolescents or Associates degree and three months of direct care experience with children and/or adolescents or Bachelors degree in Human Service field
- Valid driver's license with an acceptable driving record.
- Demonstrates moderate computer skills - how to log-in, how to navigate the web for information, how to start and save document in Microsoft, and has basic keyboarding skills.
- Must be 19+ years of age
Responsibilities
- The Mental Health Technician (MHT) in our Children & Adolescence program, participates in the direct care and plan implementation for clients, as prescribed by physician and treatment teams.
- The MHT provides supervision, safety and crisis management for the client population; completes documentation of client behavior and participation in programming; adheres to the scheduled activities; serves as role model for positive and mature behavior; utilizes proactive behavioral strategies to minimize client crisis and maximize success.
- Ensures medications are delivered accurately and on time.
- Provides for the well-being and safety of clients.
- Supports client health and hygiene.
- Utilizes infection control procedures.
- Reports serious incidents, participates in reviews and implements follow-up measures, as applicable.
- Knows the SNAP (strengths, needs, abilities and preferences), goals/objectives/outcomes and treatment strategies from the current Plans (Treatment Plan, IEP, ISP) of assigned clients.
- Promotes clients’ achievement of behavioral goals by implementing the behavior strategies and teaching alternative behaviors, as indicated in the Treatment Plan/IEP/ISP.
- Actively instructs assigned clients so they can achieve education/residential goals and objectives or ID Waiver outcomes.
- Collects and documents behavioral and instructional data, accurately and reliably.
- Documents services delivered accurately and in a timely manner.
- Maintains a high level of engagement with and monitoring of clients.
- Implements planned activities throughout the workday.
- Builds trusting, respectful relationships with clients and helps clients do the same.
- Demonstrates knowledge about the symptoms and supports associated with diagnoses of assigned clients and a trauma-informed care approach.
- Manages behavioral crisis safely.
- Collaborates with the Treatment Team to provide continuity of support and care, by communicating and contributing to team discussions and decisions.
- Exhibits exemplary customer service with guardians, agency personnel and visitors.
- Ensures a safe residence / classroom environment.
- Assures a clean and organized residence/classroom.
- Promotes good nutrition and, in group homes, assists with meal preparation.
- Provides transportation / community mobility.
- Assists with purchases and is accountable for program and client money, as applicable.
- Demonstrates knowledge of organization.
- Demonstrates the core values of personal integrity and accountability.
- Performs other duties, as assigned.
Benefits
- Free meals during shift, as available
- Medical, dental and vision
- Flexible Spending & Health Savings Accounts
- Generous Paid Time Off plan & attendance incentives
- Employer Paid Life Insurance
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
- Short-term disability (STD)
- Long-term disability (LTD)
- Paid Career Development - we pay you while becoming certified in CPR, Ukeru , Mandt and other career training!
- 401(k), including an employer match up to $2,500 annually
- Education Assistance up to $5,250 annually
- As Grafton is a 501(c)(3) non-profit, you may be eligible for federal student loan forgiveness
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What This Job Offers
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
Number of Employees
1-10 employees
