Adolescent Mental Health Technician — Per Diem, 1st Shift

UHS; West Columbia (SC); On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Challenging and rewarding work环境

Competitive Compensation

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Career development opportunities

Job summary

Three Rivers Midlands is seeking a dynamic Per Diem Mental Health Technician (1st Shift) to support residents aged 11–18 in our comprehensive behavioral health program. You will work with the residential and clinical teams to implement the master treatment plan and engage youth in therapeutic activities.

The role is described as full-time in the posting, with responsibilities including assisting nurses and maintaining professional boundaries; holiday coverage is required for three days per year.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in psychology or a related field with a minimum of 1 year of direct care experience working with adolescents and children in a Residential Treatment Facility, educational or juvenile setting.
• Valid SC Driver's License preferred
• Requires ability to work in a fast-paced environment
• Must possess knowledge of therapeutic relationships, therapeutic processes, adolescent growth and development, limit-setting and behavior management

Responsibilities

• The Mental Health Technician (MHT) works closely with all members of the residential and clinical treatment team. Plays an integral part of assuring that the resident program schedule and resident master treatment plan (MTP) are carried out as planned by the Team.
• Performs various duties assisting nurses in the psychiatric and physical treatment and care of residents in accordance with established methods and procedures of the facility.
• Interacts closely with residents remaining engaged in the various activities and events that residents experience throughout the treatment day.
• Interacts with residents in a therapeutic manner at all times and assists other staff to also maintain appropriate boundaries.

Skills

Direct care experience

Therapeutic relationships

Adolescent growth and development

Fast-paced environment

Education

Bachelor's degree in psychology or related field

Job description

Three Rivers Midlands is seeking a dynamic Per Diem Mental Health Technician (1st Shift) to support residents aged 11–18 in our comprehensive behavioral health program. You will work with the residential and clinical teams to implement the master treatment plan and engage youth in therapeutic activities.

The role is described as full-time in the posting, with responsibilities including assisting nurses and maintaining professional boundaries; holiday coverage is required for three days per year.