Weekend Mental Health Technician

Grafton • Berryville, VA

11d • Onsite

About The Position

Weekend PRN Mental Health Technician Up to $25/hour | Weekend Premium Included Make Your Weekdays Yours. Make a Difference on Weekends. Looking for a flexible weekend opportunity that works around your life? Join Grafton as a Weekend Mental Health Technician and spend your weekends making a meaningful difference in the lives of children and young people—while keeping your weekdays open for family, school, another job, or the things that matter most to you. 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! Choose the schedule that works for you: Minimum commitment of 2 weekend shifts plus availability for one additional weekend shift per month Work one weekend shift twice a month or both shifts in one weekend Choose available 12 hour shifts or 8 hours with day/evening shift options Additional shifts may be available based on program needs Job Summary 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. Reports to a Residential Manager, Program Support Supervisor or Residential Administrator.

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.
• Minimum commitment of 2 weekend shifts plus availability for one additional weekend shift per month
• New team members must complete required orientation and training during their first week.

Responsibilities

• 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

• 401(k), including an employer match up to $2,500 annually
• Education Assistance up to $5,250 annually (must work an average of 20 hours a week)
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP) Five FREE sessions per year, per family member 24-hour emergency phone assistance
• Referral Bonus Program – Employees receive $1,000 for referring new employees to Grafton ($500 paid upon hire and $500 paid after 90 days of employment)

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED