Mental Health Technician (MHT/BHT)

About the role

As a Mental/Behavioral Health Tech at Benchmark, you will help improve the lives of adolescent boys struggling with life challenges, trauma, and abuse. This role uses a trauma informed care approach, and comprehensive training is provided to help you apply these principles effectively.

Responsibilities

• Assisting with psycho-educational groups, physical activities, therapeutic and scholastic assignments
• Coaching pro-social skills by modeling healthy relationship building
• Compassionate listening and re-directing negativity to help residents feel safe and heal from past trauma
• Working collaboratively with peers to promote pro-social skills and improve self-esteem
• Providing consistent engagement and supervision to ensure safety and maintain routines

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required; Bachelor's degree in a human service field or working toward a degree preferred but not required
• Must be at least 21 years of age or older
• Must be able to pass a criminal history background check and drug screen
• Resiliency – ability to manage stress in a dynamic environment
• Consistency – being a dependable presence that residents can count on

Pay

Hourly rates from $17.00 – $22.00 per hour based on education and relevant experience, PLUS generous additional pay of $2.00 to $4.00 per hour depending on the day and shift.

Schedule

• AM Shift: Sun – Thurs (6am – 2pm) + $4.00 per hr shift differential on Sunday
• PM Shift: Tues – Sat (2pm – 10pm) + $2.00 per hr differential Tues–Thurs & $4.00 on Fri & Sat
• Weekend Shift: Friday & Saturday (6am–2pm), Sun & Monday (2pm–10pm) PLUS choose your 5th (8hr) shift + $4.00 per hr shift differential on Fri, Sat & Sun & $2.00 on Monday
• Grave Shift: Wed – Sat (10pm – 6am) + $3.00 per hr differential Wed & Thurs and $4.00 per hr Fri & Sat

Benefits

• Comprehensive paid training program
• Full benefits coverage starting on your 31st day of employment
• 40 hours of Paid Time Off by your 90th day of employment
• Double time for holidays (the big 6)
• Generous shift differential – additional pay per hour depending on shift
• Educational Assistance Reimbursement – $3,000 tax free annually
• 401k with Company match + discounted stock purchase plan
• Free meals while at work & free parking

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