MENTAL HEALTH TECHNICIAN NC

About the role

The Mental Health Technician provides supervision and direction to emotionally and behaviorally challenged children and adolescents in a compassionate and respectful manner.

Responsibilities

• Supervise the morning routines of children/adolescents and ensure the completion of proper self care tasks.
• Demonstrate a variety of counseling and parenting skills to support the formation of trusting, supportive relationships with the children/adolescents.
• Ensure the safety and welfare of the children/adolescents by requiring an unwavering commitment to safety and being aware of all ongoing developments and concerns.
• Participate in the development and implementation of individualized treatment plans and unit programs designed to meet the special needs of the children/adolescents.

Requirements

• Attend 12 hours of Person Centered Thinking training prior to or within 90 days of hire.
• High School graduate or equivalent required; Bachelor's Degree in Mental Health or related field preferred.
• Some experience with acute emotionally challenged children or adolescents preferred.
• Valid driver's license preferred.
• SCM certification and CPR/First Aid certification required.
• Basic personal computer knowledge and skills.
• At least 21 years of age.
• Ability to work evenings, weekends, holidays, flexible hours, and overtime as required.

Qualifications

• Must understand and comply with all laws, regulations, and ethical practices.
• Must understand the duty to report a belief of a violation of laws, regulations, standards, and ethical practices.

Skills

• Relationship building
• Appropriate boundaries and role modeling
• Supervision of daily routines and responsibilities
• Minor first aid treatment
• Restraints as necessary

Benefits

• Safe and secure environment
• Immediate removal of dangers or threats
• Knowledge of all children/adolescents in care
• Completion of 40 hours of training per calendar year

Pay

N/A

Schedule

N/A