Mental Health Technician
Why Join Community Health Alliance?
At Community Health Alliance, our Mental Health Technicians are more than support professionals - they are an essential part of the client's recovery journey. Your compassion, attentiveness, and commitment to client safety help create a supportive and therapeutic environment where individuals can feel respected, understood, and empowered throughout their care.
We provide a comprehensive benefits package designed to support you and your family. We offer Affordable medical, dental and vision insurance, Company paid Health Reimbursement Arrangement (HRA), Generous paid time off (PTO) & paid holidays, Retirement plan with company match – up to 6%, Company paid life insurance, Mileage reimbursement, A collaborative and mission driven culture, Opportunities for professional growth and development, Employee training and continued education opportunities.
What You'll Do
- 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
- Follow all facility policies, safety procedures and confidentiality regulations to maintain compliance
- Maintain clear and professional documentation of interactions, incidents and interventions
Qualifications
- A High School Diploma or equivalent required
- A 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
- Capable of strict adherence to policies and procedures
- Ability to treat clients with dignity and respect
- Competent in communicating effectively verbally and in writing
- Proficient with Microsoft 365 applications, including Office Suite, Outlook and Teams
- Adept at learning and navigating electronic health record systems