Impactful Youth Behavioral Health Technician

youthopportunity; Mount Pleasant (MI); On-site; USD 55,104,000 - 60,614,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401(k) match

PTO & holidays

Rx delivery

Tuition reimbursement

Professional development

Employee assistance

Job summary

Youth Opportunity's New Hope Youth Center in New Hope, Michigan seeks a Mental Health Technician to support female youth aged 10–17 in a residential treatment setting. This full-time role requires willingness to work any shift, including weekends, and offers benefits and growth opportunities.

You will supervise groups, assist with therapy activities, document observations, and collaborate with a treatment team to promote safety, skills development, and successful aftercare planning.

Qualifications

• Two years of college coursework in social or human services preferred.
• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Two years of experience working with youth preferred.

Responsibilities

• Supervise a group of 7-10 youth through activities during waking and non-waking hours.
• Provide a safe, secure environment using group counseling techniques, positive discipline, and crisis intervention as needed.
• Represent each youth’s needs and accomplishments to the treatment team.
• Lead group meetings and encourage peer support and accountability.
• Assist teachers in delivering classroom content and transferring study skills to daily routines.
• Facilitate and encourage structured activities that support treatment goals.
• Document shift occurrences, headcounts, and referrals for medical needs.
• Support with transporting youth and maintain security and supervision protocols.
• Participate in training and development activities.
• Report incidents or concerns regarding youth safety or conduct.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Verbal communication

Interpersonal skills

Crisis intervention

Documentation skills

Education

Two years of college coursework in social/human services

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Youth Opportunity's New Hope Youth Center in New Hope, Michigan seeks a Mental Health Technician to support female youth aged 10–17 in a residential treatment setting. This full-time role requires willingness to work any shift, including weekends, and offers benefits and growth opportunities.

You will supervise groups, assist with therapy activities, document observations, and collaborate with a treatment team to promote safety, skills development, and successful aftercare planning.