Crisis-Response Mental Health Technician

Racine County, Wisconsin; Racine (WI); On-site; USD 31,000 - 57,000; Full time

Job summary

Racine County SAIL Program seeks a Mental Health Technician to support individuals in crisis. You will work with behavioral health professionals to plan and provide services, facilitate activities, and help link consumers to outpatient resources.

This role may involve non-standard work weeks and requires a valid Wisconsin driver's license. You will observe consumer conditions, gather data from interviews and records, and report changes to ensure safety and compliance.

Qualifications

• One year of related experience or an associate degree in human services or related area.
• Ability to provide continuous care to individuals in crisis.
• Ability to read, speak, write and understand English.

Responsibilities

• Provide continuous care to consumers affected by mental illness.
• Facilitate individual and group activities.
• Document activities to ensure compliance with requirements.
• Answer crisis hotline and respond to Crisis Services requests.
• Assess suicide risk and perform crisis intervention as needed.

Skills

Crisis intervention

Observation & reporting

Group/individual activities

Communication skills

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Associate degree in human services or related field

Tools

Valid Wisconsin driver's license

Job description

Racine County SAIL Program seeks a Mental Health Technician to support individuals in crisis. You will work with behavioral health professionals to plan and provide services, facilitate activities, and help link consumers to outpatient resources.

This role may involve non-standard work weeks and requires a valid Wisconsin driver's license. You will observe consumer conditions, gather data from interviews and records, and report changes to ensure safety and compliance.