Lead Mental Health Technician - Crisis Stabilization Unit

View Point Health; Atlanta (GA); On-site; USD 36,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

View Point Health is seeking a Mental Health Technician (Team Lead) in Decatur, GA, to supervise clinical support staff in a 24/7 adolescent crisis stabilization unit. The role requires a High School diploma or GED and at least one year in a related field, with ongoing duties in admissions, safety checks, vital signs, and documentation.

The position is on-site in a high-demand residential setting, with duties ranging from patient supervision to coordination of daily shift activities and

Qualifications

• Team leadership experience or ability to supervise others.
• Knowledge or experience with Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) is preferred.
• Ability to work with adolescents and families in crisis settings.

Responsibilities

• Monitor clients during leisure, group, meal, and snack times.
• Assist with admissions for new arrivals and conduct safety checks.
• Take and record vital signs and observe client behavior for safety.
• Assist with unit visitation and daily shift tasks.
• Organize the unit, if necessary, and ensure cleanliness and order.
• Support duties of kitchen staff and assist in meal preparation.
• Complete daily assignments, shift change tasks, and documentation.

Skills

Team leadership

DBT knowledge

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

View Point Health is seeking a Mental Health Technician (Team Lead) in Decatur, GA, to supervise clinical support staff in a 24/7 adolescent crisis stabilization unit. The role requires a High School diploma or GED and at least one year in a related field, with ongoing duties in admissions, safety checks, vital signs, and documentation.

The position is on-site in a high-demand residential setting, with duties ranging from patient supervision to coordination of daily shift activities and