Mental Health Tech: Direct Care & Therapeutic Activities

Brattleboro Retreat; Brattleboro (VT); Hybrid; USD 25,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

Brattleboro Retreat is seeking Mental Health Techs to support children, adolescents and adults who have been hospitalized for mental health issues. You will supervise patients, engage them in therapeutic activities and help organize group programs in a collaborative treatment team environment.

The role emphasizes strong interpersonal communication and the ability to work effectively with diverse patient groups and staff in a psychiatric setting.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in a human service related field with an emphasis on behavioral sciences OR high school diploma and preferably 2 years related experience, preferably in a psychiatric setting.
• Excellent interpersonal skills to relate effectively with co-workers and all members of the treatment team.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct supervision and patient support.
• Engage patients in therapeutic activities.
• Organize and run group programs.

Skills

interpersonal skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree in human services/behavioral sciences

High school diploma + 2 years related experience

Job description

Description

JOB DESCRIPTION:

Mental Health Techs at the Brattleboro Retreat help meet the needs of children, adolescents and adults who have been hospitalized for mental health issues. For example, Mental Health Techs will:

• provide direct supervision and patient support
• engage patients in therapeutic activities
• organize and run group programs.

Requirements

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES REQUIRED

QUALIFICATIONS:

Bachelor’s degree in a human service related field with an emphasis on behavioral sciences OR high school diploma and preferably 2 years (minimum 1 year) related experience, preferably in a psychiatric setting.

Excellent interpersonal skills to relate effectively with co-workers and all members of the treatment team.