Flexible Part-Time Mental Health Technician

Ridge Behavioral Health System; Lexington (KY); On-site; USD 19,000 - 28,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible Scheduling

Career development opportunities

Competitive compensation & generous PT

Excellent medical, dental, vision

401(k) with company match

Tuition reimbursement

Retention bonus

Referral bonus

Free parking

Free meal with each shift

Job summary

Ridge Behavioral Health System in Lexington, Kentucky, seeks a Mental Health Technician to support non-acute patient care, assist with educational groups, and help maintain safety on the unit.

The role involves a two-week paid orientation from 8:00am to 4:30pm, Monday–Friday, and a part-time schedule (~24 hours per week). You will work with a multidisciplinary team to deliver compassionate care.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or GED required.
• College degree preferred.
• Experience may be accepted in lieu of college coursework.
• Must demonstrate basic knowledge of emotional and mental health concepts including the disease of addiction.
• Must have clear communication / interaction skills and demonstrate competency in facilitating psycho-education groups.

Responsibilities

• Facilitates group activities tailored to the appropriate topic, age, and level of understanding as approved by the Program Coordinator.
• Ensures patients are consistently monitored in the proper location for the duration of activities.
• Provides appropriate crisis intervention as necessary by anticipating and responding quickly to escalating behaviors, utilizing de-escalation techniques to diffuse the situation, correctly prioritizing safety concerns.

Skills

Emotional health knowledge

Communication skills

Education

High School diploma or GED

College degree preferred

Job description

Ridge Behavioral Health System in Lexington, Kentucky, seeks a Mental Health Technician to support non-acute patient care, assist with educational groups, and help maintain safety on the unit.

The role involves a two-week paid orientation from 8:00am to 4:30pm, Monday–Friday, and a part-time schedule (~24 hours per week). You will work with a multidisciplinary team to deliver compassionate care.