Mental Health Technician

Mental Health Technician for Graveyard Shift

Overview

The Mental Health Tech is responsible for providing direct service to clients, and for facilitating the smooth day-to-day operation of the program. The Mental Health Tech collaborates as a member of the multidisciplinary team (Treatment Team) to deliver effective treatment.

Accountability

Program Director/ Operations

Duties

Direct Service

• Maintain appropriate boundaries with clients
• Review treatment plan goals with clients regularly
• Support clients in accessing community resources
• Provide one-to-one counseling
• Meet weekly with clients on case load
• Assist clients in the maintenance of prescribed medication
• Provide effective crisis intervention
• Teach independent living skills effectively
• Demonstrate active listening skills
• Prioritize daily tasks
• Utilize an individualized approach to client services

Program Oversight

• Provide information (verbally and in the communication log) to staff during shift transition
• Support team members when a crisis occurs
• Be aware of and eliminate stressors in the facility
• Be aware of potential crises and manage the program to decrease crisis
• Identify, prioritize, and resolve problems accurately and efficiently
• Prepare and facilitate groups as assigned
• Prioritize daily tasks and perform effectively
• Manage the program to ensure clients feel safe and secure
• Manage time effectively to carry out daily job duties
• Is present at and oversees client activities
• Ensure completion of household chores by clients

Job Type

Full-time

Pay

$22.00 - $24.00 per hour

Benefits

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Vision insurance

Application Question(s)

• will you be able to work 1 swing shift and 4 graveyard shifts?

Shift availability

Overnight Shift (Required)

Work Location

In person