Mental Health Tech (Nights) – New Ground

Brattleboro Retreat; Brattleboro (VT); Hybrid; USD 34,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Brattleboro Retreat in Brattleboro, VT seeks Mental Health Technicians to support patients across age groups in a hospital setting. You will supervise patients directly, engage them in therapeutic activities, and organize group programs.

Qualifications include a human-services degree or a high school diploma with 1–2 years of related psychiatric experience, and VT Nursing Assistant licensure is preferred. Strong interpersonal skills and teamwork are essential.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a human service related field with an emphasis on behavioral sciences OR high school diploma and preferably 2 years (minimum1 year) related experience, preferably in a psychiatric setting.
• Excellent interpersonal skills to relate effectively with co-workers and all members of the treatment team.
• Current active VT Nursing Assistant licensure preferred.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Group activities

Education

Bachelor's degree in human services/behavioral sciences

High school diploma + 1–2 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.

NON-ESSENTIAL RESPONSIBILITIES:

May be required to perform duties of lesser, equal or greater responsibility.

Requirements

QUALIFICATIONS:

1. Bachelor's degree in a human service related field with an emphasis on behavioral sciences OR high school diploma and preferably 2 years (minimum1 year) related experience, preferably in a psychiatric setting.
2. Excellent interpersonal skills to relate effectively with co-workers and all members of the treatment team.
3. Current active VT Nursing Assistant licensure preferred.