Mental Health Technician

Accanto Health; Columbus (OH); On-site; USD 35,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider is seeking a Mental Health Technician to support clients in a recovery-oriented environment. The role involves facilitating therapeutic activities, providing support, and maintaining confidentiality. Ideal candidates will have an Associate Degree or equivalent experience and a passion for helping others.

Qualifications

• 1 year of equivalent experience required.
• Valid driver’s license and authorization to drive required.

Responsibilities

• Facilitates therapeutic activity groups including art, music, and mindfulness.
• Provides milieu support and escorts clients to appointments.
• Completes clinical documentation in compliance with policies.

Skills

Therapeutic Facilitation

Client Support

Confidentiality Maintenance

Education

Associate Degree

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Position Overview

The Behavioral Health Technician supports the residential and inpatient milieu by facilitating therapeutic activity groups, assisting clients in acquiring skills to manage their eating disorder, maintaining a recovery-oriented environment, and providing general support and assistance.

Schedule: Full-time, 0.8 FTE (32 hours/week). Shift Options: 6am-2:30pm, 2pm-10:30pm, or 10pm-6:30am. Rotating weekends required.

How Behavioral Health Technicians Empower Recovery

• Facilitates therapeutic activity groups which may include art activities, music, journaling, mindfulness, relaxation, games, etc.
• Participates in therapeutic supported meals and snacks.
• Provides milieu support including escorting clients to on-site provider appointments.
• Engages, coaches, and supports residents as needed.
• Participates in scheduled supervision and seeks supervision when needed.
• Completes clinical documentation in compliance with The Emily Program and Veritas Collaborative policies and standards.
• Maintains confidentiality of clients’ protected health information and employee personal information, as required by law and policy.

Qualifications

• Associate Degree or 1 year of equivalent experience required.
• Valid driver’s license and authorization to drive required.
• Previous direct mental health experience preferred.

Additional Details

• Seniority level: Entry level
• Employment type: Full-time
• Job function: Healthcare Provider
• Industry: Mental Health Care