Skills Trainer/Mental Health Technician- Community/School Based

Trillium Family Services • Portland, OR

121d • $19

About The Position

Trillium Family Services is proud of our dedicated team, and we’re always looking for compassionate individuals eager to make a real difference in the lives of young people and their families. At Trillium, diversity, equity, and inclusion are at the core of our positive workplace culture. We aim to cultivate a sense of belonging and growth for everyone. Your role as a Mental Health Technician/Skills Trainer in Community/School Based Services involves building rapport with clients (children and adolescents), providing daily support, structure, activities, group, and safety. You will provide skills training to clients to help them learn to manage their mental health symptoms in their homes, model and coach clients regarding appropriate hygiene, and social and interpersonal interactions. You will also need to have a valid Oregon driver's license that meets agency driving requirements and the ability to meet clients and families in the community.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in a behavioral sciences field; or a combination of at least three years relevant work, education, training or experience.
• Demonstrate the competency necessary to communicate effectively.
• Understand mental health assessment, treatment and service terminology and apply these concepts.
• Provide psychosocial skills development.
• Implement interventions as assigned on an individual plan of care.
• Provide behavior management and case management duties.

Responsibilities

• Build rapport with clients (children and adolescents), providing daily support, structure, activities, group, and safety.
• Provide skills training to clients to help them learn to manage their mental health symptoms in clients' homes.
• Model, coach, and counsel clients regarding appropriate hygiene, and social and interpersonal interactions.

Benefits

• Public Service Loan Forgiveness eligible
• Comprehensive employer-paid healthcare benefits for eligible employees
• Flexible positions with various shifts available from day to overnight
• 401k with 6% match
• Free meals
• Paid training and ongoing professional development
• Generous vacation and sick leave
• Strong internal promotion paths
• Opportunities to further education and gain certifications

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree
• Number of Employees: 501-1,000 employees