Mental Health Technician

Intermediate Unit 1; Canonsburg (Washington County); On-site; USD 42,029 - 51,368; Full time

Job summary

Intermediate Unit 1 in McMurray-Washington County is seeking a Mental Health Technician to support students in a Partial Hospitalization Program. The role provides direct therapeutic support and implements treatment plans under the supervision of the Mental Health Treatment Coordinator.

Responsibilities include leading group therapy sessions, collecting data to report progress, and assisting with billing for services rendered.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Human Services or related field.
• 1-2 years of experience in human services or related field preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct therapeutic support to students in the Partial Hospitalization Program.
• Implement treatment plans developed by the Mental Health Treatment Coordinator.
• Conduct group therapy sessions based on identified needs and assessments.
• Collect data to report progress and to bill managed care organizations for services rendered.

Skills

1-2 years of experience in human serv

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Human Services or related field

Job description

Overview

Mental Health Technician (IU1 Educational Campus at McMurray-Washington County) is a school-based position responsible for providing direct therapeutic support to students in the Partial Hospitalization Program. This position implements treatment plans developed by the Mental Health Treatment Coordinator. This position provides group therapy based on needs and assessments. This position is responsible for collecting data to report progress and to bill managed care organizations for services rendered.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct therapeutic support to students in the Partial Hospitalization Program.
• Implement treatment plans developed by the Mental Health Treatment Coordinator.
• Conduct group therapy sessions based on identified needs and assessments.
• Collect data to report progress and to bill managed care organizations for services rendered.

Qualifications

• Bachelor\'s Degree in Human Services or related field.
• 1-2 years of experience in human services or related field preferred.

Position Details

• Full-time, 12-month position. No evenings or weekends. No home visits and no on-call responsibilities.
• Salary starts at $46,699.
• Benefits include medical, dental, vision insurances; life insurance; short-term and long-term disability insurance; participation in the Pennsylvania School Employees Retirement System (PSERS); and paid time off including sick, personal, and vacation days.
• Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE).