Mental Health Technician

About the role

Mental Health Technician Change lives and come join a highly skilled multi-discipline team of professionals providing care to high-risk individuals in a state facility located in the heart of the metro area.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain a supportive relationship with consumers to address strengths, goals and barriers to recovery.
• Provide direct care to consumers of behavioral health treatment in an inpatient, outpatient or residential care setting.
• Monitor recovery progress toward treatment goals.
• Perform de-escalation activities.
• Participate in recovery, wellness, and social skills groups.
• Develop and manage other group activities.

Requirements

• No experience or education required.
• Must be at least 18 years of age.

Qualifications

• Physical examination and meet physical examination requirements of occasionally lifting/carrying 50 pounds and able to push and pull a maximum force of 25 pounds.

Skills

• Strong interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Knowledge of mental health treatment principles and practices.

Benefits

• Annual base salary is $29,328.20 - $34,517 depending on experience, plus a generous benefits allowance.
• Comprehensive Health Coverage.
• Flexible Spending Accounts.
• Amenable Time Off.
• Roth Retirement Savings Plan.
• Employee Assistance Program.
• Longevity Bonuses.
• Training Opportunities.

Pay

• $29,328.20 starting salary.
• Extra $.43/hour for working evenings and nights.
• Extra $.75/hour for working weekends.
• Extra $1/hour for working on an inpatient or crisis unit.

Schedule

• Work hours and location may vary depending on business necessity.
• Employees may be required to work weekends and overtime.