Mental Health Technician

About the role

We are seeking dedicated Mental Health Technicians to support individuals in a mental health residential treatment facility providing acute stabilization. This role focuses on daily living support, crisis intervention, and monitoring, ensuring that clients receive the care and structure needed for stabilization.

Responsibilities

• Provide care and support to individuals while maintaining a structured, therapeutic and safe environment for clients
• Monitor and assist with self-administration of medication, ensuring compliance to policies and procedures
• Implement individualized personal care plans for each client with a focus on individual goals and needs
• Observe and document client behaviors, mood changes and progress to the treatment team
• De-escalate and respond to crisis situations using approved intervention techniques
• Facilitate group activities and structured skill-building exercises to promote independence and coping strategies
• Work collaboratively with clinical staff, nurses, physicians and management staff to ensure continuity of care
• Maintain clear and professional documentation of interactions, incidents and interventions

Requirements

• A High School Diploma or equivalent required
• Valid Driver's License and Insurable driving record
• Reliable transportation
• Experience in behavioral health, substance use treatment or related field is preferred, but not required (on-the-job training provided)
• Ability to work collaboratively in a team-oriented environment
• Ability to maintain appropriate professional boundaries and adhere to confidentiality regulations
• Strict adherence to policies and procedures
• Treatment of clients with dignity and respect
• Competent communication skills, both verbal and in writing
• Proficiency with Microsoft 365 applications, including Office Suite, Outlook and Teams
• Adept at learning and navigating electronic health record systems

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent required
• Valid Driver's License and Insurable driving record
• Reliable transportation
• Experience in behavioral health, substance use treatment or related field is preferred, but not required (on-the-job training provided)
• Ability to work collaboratively in a team-oriented environment
• Ability to maintain appropriate professional boundaries and adhere to confidentiality regulations
• Strict adherence to policies and procedures
• Treatment of clients with dignity and respect
• Competent communication skills, both verbal and in writing
• Proficiency with Microsoft 365 applications, including Office Suite, Outlook and Teams
• Adept at learning and navigating electronic health record systems

Skills

• Compassion
• Empathy
• Collaboration
• Confidentiality
• Structured environment
• Crisis intervention
• Medication administration
• Documentation
• Group activities facilitation
• Personal care planning
• Behavioral observation
• Emergency response
• Professional boundaries
• Electronic health record systems

Benefits

• Affordable medical, dental and vision insurance
• Company paid Health Reimbursement Arrangement (HRA)
• Generous paid time off (PTO) & paid holidays
• Roth retirement plan with company match – up to 6% (full and part-time)
• Tuition and student loan reimbursement
• Career ladder – opportunities for professional growth
• Company paid life insurance
• On-the-job training provided for Qualified Mental Health Specialist (QMHS) designation

Pay

• Full-time 2nd and 3rd shift openings

Schedule

• Full-time 2nd and 3rd shift openings

Community Health Alliance is an Equal Opportunity Employer