Mental Health Technician

Grafton Integrated Health Network; Berryville (VA); On-site; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking dedicated individuals for the role of Mental Health Technician. This position is crucial in supporting children and adolescents through their mental health journeys. You will engage with clients, provide essential care, and implement treatment plans, all while working within a collaborative team environment. The role offers a unique opportunity to make a meaningful impact in the lives of young individuals, fostering their growth and well-being. Join a mission-driven organization that values your contributions and provides a supportive atmosphere for personal and professional development.

Benefits

Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance

401(k) with Employer Match

Generous Paid Time Off

Education Assistance

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Short-term and Long-term Disability

Federal Student Loan Forgiveness Eligibility

Qualifications

• Experience working with children in a supportive role.
• Knowledge of trauma-informed care and behavioral strategies.

Responsibilities

• Provide supervision and safety for clients in a residential setting.
• Implement treatment plans and document client behaviors.

Skills

Crisis Management

Behavioral Strategies

Documentation Skills

Client Engagement

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Associate's Degree in Human Services

Bachelor's Degree in Human Services

Tools

Electronic Health Records

Microsoft Word

Job description

Job Category: Direct Support Professional

Requisition Number: MENTA003103

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• Posted : April 26, 2025
• Full-Time

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TheMental Health Technicianis perhaps the most important individual in the lives of our residents. You are there to mentor them, teach them, engage them and keep them safe. You are the trusted adult who can weather their storms, show them things that they didn’t think were possible, and walk them through the day, and through their course of treatment. You will be a part of what we call a “transdisciplinary team” – everyone’s voice is equally important as we work with the child and their family in order to build plans that give them their lives back.

To the kids, you will be the best coach.

To your team members, you will be an invaluable colleague.

Be aware, that if you come to work at Grafton you will be doing the type of work that will change you as a person. It really is so much more than a job. It’s a personal mission.

Yes, you will write shift notes… but you will be able to do it in a state-of-the-art electronic health record. Yes, you will deal with challenging behavior… but you will do it using Ukeru, a national best-practice that provides you with a trauma informed foundation that helps you diffuse the drama before it gets out of hand. Yes, you will have to be keeping kids engaged… you will do it in the community itself, using the community as your classroom. In short, on good days you will be paid to play. Yes, not all days are good, but you will be doing something good every day. And you’ll do all of this with the guidance of people who have been doing it for a long time. They know stuff that you will find invaluable. Overnight hours are 10:30PM - 8:30AM.

Essential Job Functions:

The Mental Health Technician (MHT) in our Children & Adolescence program, participates in the direct care and plan implementation for clients, as prescribed by physician and treatment teams. The MHT provides supervision, safety and crisis management for the client population; completes documentation of client behavior and participation in programming; adheres to the scheduled activities; serves as role model for positive and mature behavior; utilizes proactive behavioral strategies to minimize client crisis and maximize success.

• Health, Safety and Wellness of Clients
• Ensures medications are delivered accurately and on time.
• Provides for the well-being and safety of clients.
• Supports client health and hygiene.
• Reports serious incidents,participatesinreviewsand implements follow-up measures, as applicable.
• Knows the SNAP(strengths, needs, abilities and preferences), goals/objectives/outcomes and treatment strategies from the current Plans (Treatment Plan, IEP, ISP) of assigned clients.
• Promotes clients’ achievement of behavioral goals by implementingthe behaviorstrategies and teaching alternative behaviors, asindicatedin the Treatment Plan/IEP/ISP.
• Actively instructs assigned clients so they can achieve education/residential goals andobjectivesor ID Waiver outcomes.
• Collects and documents behavioral and instructional data, accurately and reliably.
• Documents servicesdeliveredaccurately andin a timely manner.
• Maintainsa high levelof engagement with and monitoring of clients.Implements planned activities throughout theworkday.
• Provides a Supportive and Solution–Focused Environment
• Builds trusting, respectful relationships with clients and helps clients do the same.
• Demonstrates knowledge about the symptoms andsupportsassociated with diagnoses of assigned clients and a trauma-informed care approach.
• Manages behavioral crisis safely.
• Collaborates with the Treatment Team to provide continuity of support and care, by communicating and contributing to team discussions and decisions.
• Exhibits exemplary customer service with guardians, agency personnel and visitors.
• Site Management – Housekeeping, Nutrition, Transportation, Finances
• Ensures a safe residence / classroom environment.
• Assures a clean and organized residence/classroom.
• Promotes good nutrition and, in group homes,assistswith meal preparation.
• Provides transportation / community mobility.
• Assistswith purchases and is accountable for program and client money, as applicable.
• Teamwork and commitment to the mission,valuesand vision of Grafton
• Demonstrates knowledge of organization.
• Demonstrates the core values of personal integrity and accountability.
• Performs other duties, as assigned.

MINIMUM TRAINING AND EXPERIENCE

• Must be 21 years of age
• Education requirements:
• High school diploma or G.E.D. & 6 months experience working with children**
• Associate’s degree and 3 months experience working with children**
• Bachelor’s degree in human services
• Valid driver’s license with an acceptable driving record
• Demonstrates moderate computer skills – how to log-in, how to navigate the Web for information, how to start and save a document in Microsoft WORD, and has basic keyboarding skills.

**Experience may include supervised internships, practicums, field experience, and other volunteer or related experiences as evaluated by Grafton prior to hire. Examples of unpaid experience may include, but are not be limited to: camp counselor; after school care; caring for a child or children with special needs regardless of their relation to the candidate; babysitting or providing daycare for a child or children regardless of their relationship to the candidate; foster parenting of a child or children under the age of 18; volunteer coaching for a sports team; leading community programs, such as Girls Scouts & Boy Scouts.

COMPENSATION

• Starting at $18.15 up to $22.00/hour based on years of Direct Care experience with adolescent population
• Depending on hoursworked you may be eligible for Grafton's shift differential that is currently being offered

EMPLOYEE BENEFITS

• Medical, dental and vision
• Flexible Spending & Health Savings Accounts
• 401(k), including an employer match up to $2,500 annually
• Generous Paid Time Off plan
• Education Assistance up to $5,250 annually
• Life Insurance
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Short-term disability (STD)
• Long-term disability (LTD)
• As Grafton is a 501(c)(3) non-profit, you may be eligible for federal student loan forgiveness

If you have issues applying or have any questions about this position, please reach out to us at [e-mail]

Grafton is an equal employment opportunity employer and tobacco-free workplace.

Qualifications

Skills

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Education

Required

GED or better in General Studies.

High School or better in General Studies.

Preferred

Associates or better in Human Services.

Bachelors or better in Human Services.

Experience

Licenses & Certifications

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