Mental Health Technician - Residential

Full Time

RESIDENTIAL-THURSTON-60203

5300 KidsPeace Drive

Direct Client/Patient Care

Primarily Nights with weekends/OT as needed

The Mental Health Technician (MHT) provides direct care, direction, and supervision to emotionally and/or behaviorally challenged children and adolescents. The MHT assists in the implementation of individualized treatment plans and focuses on an environment of safety and relationship building.

Qualifications:

• High School Diploma or Equivalent is required. Associate's or Bachelor's Degree preferred.
• Valid Driver's License required.
• Must be at least 21 years of age.

Job Duties:

• Supervise daily routines and responsibilities of our clients and ensure performance of daily self-care tasks, assisting when necessary.
• Ensure a safe and secure environment, acting immediately to remove all dangers or threats to the welfare of our clients. Provide minor First Aid as necessary.
• Provide milieu management through the use of structured programming.
• Facilitate or co-facilitate daily programming activities, transitional meetings, and therapeutic groups.
• Participate in the planning and implementation of individualized treatment plans and schedules.
• Provide transportation, when necessary, to and from school, activities, off-campus appointments and visits, etc.
• Distribute medications as required, ensuring compliance with all medication procedures.

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