Mental Health Technician

Coleman Professional Services; Chillicothe (OH); On-site; USD 23,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

FSA

Wellness reimbursement

Paid time off

Referral bonus

Collaborative team

Quality care

Job summary

Coleman Health Services in Chillicothe, OH, is seeking multiple Mental Health Technicians to join our Crisis Receiving and Stabilization Units. You will monitor client safety and coordinate treatment with the team during three 12-hour shifts per week.

We offer an hourly starting rate of $17.00, health/dental/vision insurance, FSA, wellness reimbursement, PTO, referral bonus, and a collaborative work environment focused on high-quality care.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent. Must be able to participate in crisis intervention and safety procedures.

Responsibilities

• Prepare meals for residents.
• Monitor resident safety.
• Maintain unit compliance with policies.
• Provide resident support and activities on the unit.
• Consult with the clinical treatment team (case managers, nurses, counselors, psychiatrists).
• Respond to behavioral and psychiatric emergencies per policy; implementation of seclusion and restraint as indicated.
• Apply de-escalation, conflict resolution, and crisis intervention techniques to reduce risk.

Skills

Crisis intervention

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Coleman Health Services, a nationally recognized nonprofit provider of behavioral health and rehabilitation programs to foster recovery, build independence, and change destinies for individuals, families, and businesses in our community. We are seeking multiple Mental Health Technicians to join our team in Chillicothe, Ohio where you will work in our new Crisis Receiving and Stabilization Units monitoring client safety and coordinating treatment with the team. Staff in this role will work three 12-hour shifts a week and are hiring for all shifts.

Employee Package includes:

• Hourly rate starting at $17.00, based on shift.
• Health, dental, and vision insurance
• Flex Spending Account (FSA)
• Annual Wellness reimbursement
• Accrued paid time off (PTO)
• $2,000 staff referral bonus
• Supportive and collaborative team environment
• Strong commitment to providing high-quality care

Job Duties:

• Meal preparation
• Monitoring resident safety
• Maintaining unit compliance standards
• Providing support and activities for residents on the unit
• Consulting with clinical treatment team of case managers, nurses, counselors, and psychiatrists
• Participation in team-based responses to behavioral and psychiatric emergencies, including implementation of seclusion and restraint interventions when clinically indicated and authorized in accordance with Ohio law, agency policy, and approved training methods.
• Utilizing verbal de-escalation, conflict resolution, and crisis intervention techniques to reduce risk and support stabilization.

Minimum Qualifications:

• High school diploma or equivalent.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience in crisis intervention

Physical Requirements:

• Requires the ability to stand, walk, bend, stoop, kneel, crouch, reach, and move throughout the facility for extended periods
• Must be able to safely lift, push, pull, or assist in moving up to 50 pounds independently and heavier weights with assistance
• Must be able to physically participate in approved crisis intervention and safety procedures, including physical escorts, therapeutic holds, and restraint interventions

Our Company Culture and Benefits Set Us Apart!

Regardless of your role at Coleman Health Services, your work will make a lasting impact on those we serve. When you join our team, you become part of a collaborative community of dedicated professionals whose primary mission is to improve the lives of our clients. In return, you can also expect opportunities for career advancement and continued professional training.

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 a disability can request an accommodation to complete the application process by emailing [e-mail] with the subject line "Accommodation Request." Coleman Health Services complies with the Federal Drug-Free Workplace Act.