DSP Youth Mental Health

Turning Point Home Health Inc; Memphis (TN); On-site; USD 20,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

Turning Point Home Health Inc is seeking a Youth Mental Health Technician to support youth in DCS custody in a weekend, 12-hour shift schedule (Saturday and Sunday 8a-8p and 8p-8a) in Memphis, TN. The role focuses on supervision, care, and behavior support in secure residential settings.

Applicants should have experience working with children or youth with emotional challenges or medical complexities, plus reliable transportation and a valid driver’s license.

Qualifications

• Experience working with children or youth in behavioral health settings preferred.
• Must have own reliable transportation and a valid driver's license.
• Ability to pass a background check is required.
• TB & CPR certification can be obtained upon hire.

Responsibilities

• Provide supervision, care, and counseling to youth in custody.
• Maintain safety and document all shift events and progress notes.
• Assist with housekeeping, daily activities, and medication administration as directed.
• Follow confidentiality guidelines and report any concerns to supervisors.
• Engage youth in therapeutic activities and treatment plans as assigned.

Skills

Reliable transportation

Driver's license

Background check

Education

Driver's License

TB & CPR certification

Job description

Pay: $17.50 per hour

Job description:

Weekender Position 12hr Saturday & Sunday 8a-8p 8p-8a

Youth Mental Health Technician

Previous experience working with children or people with special needs and an interest in behavioral health

Must have own reliable transportation, and valid driver's license,

Proof of TB & CPR certification (can obtain upon hire)

Ability to pass a background check

Turning Point Home Health provides secure residential home settings that provide education and treatment services to prepare committed youth in DCS custody to successfully transition to a community setting.

Daily responsibilities to include but not limited to duties such as: housekeeping, physical restraint of youth, medication administration and recreational activities.

This position provides supervision, care, counseling, safety and support to youth who are in the physical custody of DCS. Implements individual and group treatment plans to effect behavioral changes providing security, controlling and maintaining custody and safeguarding youth from each other. Documents all events that occur on the shift. Documentation includes, but is not limited to, shift logs, reports, incident reports, inspections and progress notes. Documentation must be completed prior to the end of shift.

Work is subject to close personal and physical contact with multiple youth and decisions made impact the protection of state property, the physical safety of the youth, staff and the employee.

Direct experience working with children/youth is required.

Experience working with children with emotional challenges, intellectual disabilities and medical complexities is preferred.

Assist in the care of patients who are struggling with behavioral health problems

Monitor the patients' conditions and report any noteworthy variations to supervisors

Assist in the creation of a safe and supportive care environment

Offer emotional support to patients

Carry out a variety of administrative tasks and assessments

Follow all legal and professional guidelines for patient confidentiality

If you have experience in any of the following fields, we encourage you to apply: Behavior Analyst, Autism, Social Learning, Social Skills, Developmental Condition, Psychology, Sociology, Social Services, Children, ABA, Behavior Therapist, Behavioral Health, Behavior Specialist, ABA Therapist, Childcare, Teacher Assistant, Teacher's aide, Preschool Teacher, Paraprofessional, Youth Program Coordinator, Direct Support Professionals, Behavioral and Social Sciences, Behavioral Health Technician, Babysitting, Mental Health Specialist, Camp Counselor, Coach, Working with Children, Caregiver, Hospice care, Respite Care.

Experience:

Childcare: 1 year (Preferred)

Caregiving: 1 year (Preferred)

License/Certification:

Driver's License (Required)

Work Location: In person