Mental Health Technician

This position is designated as Support; Level 13 with a salary range starting at $45,828. Salary can increase based upon education and relevant work experience.

About the role

Work collaboratively under the direction of the mental health therapist to meet the therapeutic goals identified for youth in the partial program. This includes conducting individual and group sessions as well as providing documentation of all interactions.

Responsibilities

• Work collaboratively under the direction of the Mental Health Therapist.
• Conduct group therapy including social skills, anger management, recreation, art, and other topics/modalities appropriate to meet the needs of participants.
• Conduct individual therapy.
• Conduct family therapy and maintain ongoing communication with family.
• Develop treatment plans and discharge plans.
• Identify supports in the community and refer for other services as appropriate.
• Complete daily progress notes and other documentation as needed.
• Actively communicate and collaborate with other agencies and school personnel.
• Perform additional duties as assigned by the Administrator of the department to adapt to the changing needs of the organization.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree in Psychology, Social Work, Counseling, or related field.
• Two years of experience working with children/adolescents in a mental health setting (five years required).
• Cognitive behavioral therapy and dialectical behavioral therapy knowledge.
• Knowledge of the community mental health system, mental health diagnoses and treatment, and medical assistance managed care (preferred).
• Citizenship or work authorization to work in the United States.

Work Environment

The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Physical Demands

• Regularly required to sit and use hands.
• Frequently required to walk, reach with hands and arms, talk, or hear.
• May be required to stand for long periods, climb or balance, stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl.
• Must frequently lift and/or move up to 10 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds.
• Specific vision abilities required include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.
• Regular attendance and dependable onsite presence are required.

Schedule

This is a full-time, 220-day calendar position. Days and hours of work are Monday through Friday, dependent on the needs of the districts. Occasional evening and/or weekend work may be required as job duties demand.

Travel

Some travel may be expected.