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Facility:
Mathile Center for Mental Health and WellnessDepartment:
Mental Health ISchedule:
Part timeHours:
24Job Details:
The Mental Health Technician II provides direct care and support to patients with emotional, psychiatric, or behavioral conditions under the supervision of licensed clinical staff. The MHT assists in maintaining a safe, therapeutic environment and promotes patient engagement in treatment and daily activities. This role is critical in monitoring patient behavior, facilitating group sessions, and supporting overall treatment plans.The Mental Health Technician II is responsible for performing supportive, trauma informed care to patients/families. Responsibilities include the provision of a safe and therapeutic milieu, completion of routine safety checks and constant attendance per order, adherence to patient-specific treatment plans, crisis intervention, assistance with activities of daily living, appropriate documentation, facilitation of therapeutic group and assistance with programming, collaboration with the treatment team and discharge planning. The MHT demonstrates competence in providing age-appropriate, trauma informed care and service for pediatric patients and actively participates in self-appraisal for performance improvement.
Required Qualifications
Associates degree in psychology, social worker, or a related field.
CPI or other crisis intervention training preferred or required within 90 days of hire.
Preferred Qualifications
Bachelor's degree
Minimum of 1 year of experience in a behavioral health or healthcare setting.
Experience working with patients with mental health or substance use disorders is strongly desired
Department Specific Job Details:
- part time, 24 hours
- day shift, 7:00 AM - 7:30 PM
- 2 (12) hour shifts
- weekend and holiday rotations
- serving the Mental Health Unit at the Mathile Center
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