Mental Health Technician

Coleman Professional Services; Canton (OH); On-site; USD 15,911 - 22,661; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Three weeks paid time off

Flex Spending Account

Annual Wellness reimbursement

$2000 Staff Referral Bonus

Bereavement time off

Excellent team environment

Job summary

A provider of behavioral health services in Ohio seeks a dependable Mental Health Technician. You will engage with clients in a residential setting, monitor client behaviors, and assist with daily living skills. Responsibilities include maintaining a clean environment, observing behaviors for treatment planning, and helping residents achieve their goals. Candidates must have a high school diploma and experience working with individuals with disabilities. This position offers a comprehensive employee package, including paid time off and a referral bonus.

Qualifications

• Experience working with people with disabilities or mental health.
• Good driving record required.
• Experience with mental health behaviors preferred.

Responsibilities

• Engage with clients and monitor behaviors.
• Assist with daily living skills.
• Maintain a clean environment and follow cleaning schedules.

Skills

Organizational skills

Computer proficiency

Ability to work with people with disabilities

Education

High school diploma

Job description

Coleman Health Services, a nationally recognized not-for-profit provider of behavioral health and rehabilitation programs, has an opening for a dependable individual to work with people with mental illness. Individuals will be working in a residential setting in Stark County, Ohio. Responsibilities include engaging with clients, monitoring client behaviors, and assisting with daily living skills.

This position pays up to $14.00/hour. The schedule is Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursdays 9a-5p and every other Sunday 9a-5p

Duties of Mental Health Tech include:

• Work with residents to improve hygiene, room cleanliness, and cooperation with others. Negotiate conflicts.
• Observe behaviors for input on treatment planning and report significant changes to clinical staff. Encourage residents to meet specified goals and objectives. Show awareness of information gathered in residents' working files. Chart progress daily through residential progress notes.
• Maintain clean environment in the home and follow the shift responsibilities and cleaning schedule assignments. Clean areas if a resident is unable and follow up with the clinical team.

Qualified candidates must have high school diploma and experience working with people with disabilities, mental health, alcohol and other drugs, adults, or related field. An excellent driving record is also required. Experience working with mental health behaviors preferred. Good organizational skills, working knowledge of computers and willingness to apply skills a plus.

Employee Package includes:

• Accrue three weeks of paid-time off during first year
• Flex Spending Account
• Annual Wellness reimbursement
• $2000 Staff Referral Bonus
• Bereavement time off
• Excellent team environment

Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability or protected veteran status. E.O.E. Persons with disability can request an accommodation to complete the application process by emailing [e-mail] with the subject line "Accommodation Request."