Mental Health Technician (Day Treatment)

Are you passionate about making a difference in the lives of young people? Join our team at Griffith Centers as a Mental Health Technician and help transform lives!

We're seeking dedicated Mental Health Technicians to provide individual and group guidance services to students and clients with behavioral, educational, personal, and/or social challenges, primarily in a school setting.

What We Offer:

• Base pay of $18.50/hr. Additional $3/hr when working in the residential setting (through approved grant period).
• Opportunity to obtain a substitute teacher authorization and earn an additional $1/hr while working in that role.
• Bonuses of $100 after 30 days, $150 after 6 months and $200 after 1 year of employment. 
• Medical, dental, vison and voluntary benefits available to employees the first of the month after 60 days of employment. Medical, dental and vision options available free of cost for employee only.
• Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) qualified employer.
• Holiday pay available for select holidays.
• 48 hours of Colorado Sick Leave per calendar year.
• 10 Vacation days (40 hours available after 6 months of employment and accruals based on years of service).
• 40-hour annual bereavement benefit.
• Participation in our 403b retirement plan.
• Employee Assistance Program - available to employee and family members.
• Bi-weekly pay; 26 pay periods in a calendar year.
• Professional development and training/certifications.

Responsibilities:

• Provides consistent, full-time supervision for the education clients at all times to ensure accountability and safety of clients.
• Works within a multi-disciplinary team to ensure unity in client care and treatment goals.
• Participates in and follows intervention protocols specific to Therapeutic Crisis Intervention (TCI) including and up to physical restraint.
• Assists in the transportation of clients as necessary per agency’s request.
• Assists clients in treatment process to include social skills development, life skills development, and anger management.
• Mandatory Reporter of Abuse (reports any and all concerns related to client care, safety and protection).

Work Schedule:
Monday - Friday 7:00 AM - 3:30 PM

Qualifications:

• A 4-year college degree and at least one (1) year of relevant experience is preferred; however, the following substitutions will be considered:

1. A high school diploma or equivalent plus at least two (2) years of experience in the human services field. 
2. A high school diploma or equivalent plus 30 semester hours of college credit and at least one (1) year of relevant experience. 

• Colorado substitute teacher’s license or ability to obtain within 90 days of hire. 
• Qualified Medication Administration Personnel Certification (QMAP), or ability to obtain within 90 days of hire.  
• CPR/First Aid Certifications, or ability to obtain within 90 days of hire. 
• Ability to work collaboratively in a team environment while managing multiple priorities.
• Ability to work with sensitivity to the cultural and/or socioeconomic diversity of the agency’s clients and staff.
• Ability to maintain a high level of confidentiality and trust.
• Must pass a background check, drug screening, and physical exam.
• Must be at least 21 years of age.

Why Griffith Centers?

• Community Impact: Be part of a team that is dedicated to serving the local community and making a difference in the lives of children and families.
• Values-Driven Culture! Embody our core values: service oriented, psychological and physical safety, ethical, passionate, and collaborative and see how they can transform lives.
• Exciting Challenges: Thrive in a fast-paced, community setting that creates dynamic, vibrant, and diverse activities and interactions, and every day presents new opportunities for growth and learning.

Applications for this position are accepted on an ongoing basis.

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