Mental Health Technician - GMH Annex

About the role

As a Mental Health Technician, you will assist in creating a safe, supportive environment for patients, ensuring that they receive the care they need while engaging in therapeutic activities. You will be instrumental in promoting wellness and safety, helping to de-escalate difficult situations, and providing guidance as a role model for patients.

Responsibilities

• Provide Direct and Indirect Care: Assist in the care of patients in a behavioral health setting, both individually and in groups.
• Ensure Safety and Well-Being: Participate in de-escalation efforts, ensuring that patients are kept safe and their needs are met.
• Role Model: Demonstrate effective problem-solving, decision-making, and coping skills to consumers.
• Aid with Therapeutic Activities: Help facilitate recreational and therapeutic activities designed to promote mental and emotional well-being.

Requirements

• Possesses a strong commitment to patient well-being and safety.
• Believes that recovery is possible.
• Level II: One year of behavioral health patient care experience required.

Qualifications

• Valid Driver's License.

Skills

• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Effective problem-solving and decision-making abilities.
• Coping skills and ability to handle stressful situations.

Benefits

• Comprehensive benefits package including health insurance, retirement savings plan, and training opportunities.
• Generous state-paid benefit allowance for insurance premiums.
• Flexible spending accounts for health care expenses or dependent care.
• Employee assistance programs and health and fitness programs.
• 11 paid holidays, 15 days of vacation and 15 days of sick leave the first year.
• Longevity bonus for years of service.
• Student loan repayment options.

Pay

• Hourly rates: Level I - $14.10, Level II - $15.28.
• Additional pay for evenings, nights, weekends, and holidays.
• Shift differential of $1 per hour for any shift worked.

Schedule

• Opening 1: 6:30am - 7:00pm.
• Work hours and location may vary depending on business necessity.
• May require weekend and overtime work.