Mental Health Technician

ilearn wellness group; Newton (MA); Presencial; USD 23.000 - 32.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

ilearn wellness group seeks an enthusiastic Mental Health Technician to support daytime program activities for adolescents in a new partial hospital setting. Work is on-site in Newton, MA, 9:00 AM to 5:30 PM, Monday to Friday, contributing to therapeutic groups and milieu care.

You will collaborate with a multidisciplinary team, assist with discharge planning, documentation, and coordination with external providers to ensure continuity of care for patients ages 8–19.

Formación

• A bachelor’s degree in psychology, counseling or related field is required.
• Master’s degree preferred.
• Experience with adolescent population is preferred.
• Experience in a mental health setting is preferred.
• Knowledge of principles and processes for providing customer service.
• Ability to cover the following shifts: Monday to Friday, on-site, 9am-5:30pm.

Responsabilidades

• Ensure a safe, therapeutic, and engaging environment by direct care of patients in the milieu during the day.
• Support facilitation of group therapy and supervise appropriate use of technology and group dynamics.
• Coordinate with PCP, outpatient providers, and schools regarding treatment and discharge planning.
• Collaborate with interdisciplinary team for discharge follow-up and continuity of care.
• Provide input on adolescents’ progress and readiness for transition to other care levels.
• Maintain documentation of patient observations and events.
• Assist with front-desk lobby duties and communicate with Intake Social Worker about attendance.
• Ensure compliance with regulatory agencies and accrediting bodies.

Conocimientos

Customer service

Communication

Team collaboration

Adaptability

Educación

Bachelor's degree in psychology, counseling or related field

Master's degree preferred

Descripción del empleo

Mental Health Technician# Mental Health TechnicianNewton, MA 02459## OverviewSalary Range$20.00 - $20.00 Hourly## DescriptionAbout the Company:ilearn wellness group is excited to announce the opening of their first adolescent day clinic. Operating as an affiliate company of LearnWell, ilearn wellness will use the 26 years of experience LearnWell and Comprehensive Counseling have accrued to create a caring atmosphere centered around strong clinical programming to support the whole patient. LearnWell’s purpose is to improve the lives of those facing behavioral health needs by providing more equitable access to counseling and academic services. We are thrilled to take the next step in our mission with the opening of ilearn wellness group’s day clinic.Job Summary:We are seeking an enthusiastic, hands-on mental health technician to support the core clinical needs during **daytime program hours *(9am-5:30pm - Mon-Friday – On-site)*.** The mental health technician will work within a multidisciplinary team in a new, innovative partial hospital setting with adolescents. The mental health technician will participate in leading and monitoring therapeutic groups and milieu to support patients ages 8 -19. Group programming includes the following: CBT, DBT, ACT, social skills, psychoeducation, creative arts therapy, health education, and mindfulness.*Duties/Responsibilities:** Ensures a safe, therapeutic, and engaging environment by participating in the direct care of patients in the milieu throughout group program day. Including but not limited to, checking in and checking out patients when they arrive/dismissal, supporting patients in returning to group, supervising milieu activity (i.e. going to the nurse, restroom, etc.).* Supports the facilitation of group therapy, by engaging patients, supervising appropriate use of technology, and well-being of the group dynamics.* Be in communication with outside providers including PCP, outpatient providers, schools etc. throughout treatment and assisting with implementing discharge care for patients.* Collaborates with interdisciplinary team to manage discharge follow up appointments for patients.* Collaborates with interdisciplinary team to ensure continuity of care throughout clinical, therapeutic, and educational environments. Provides input on adolescents’ progress, behavior, and readiness for the transition to different levels of care. Facilitates coordinated interventions to address adolescents’ behavioral health needs comprehensively.* Maintains appropriate documentation of patient observations and events.* Supports management of lobby and waiting area, answering the phone, and communicating with Intake Social Worker about attendance.* Ensures compliance with regulatory agencies, accrediting bodies, and other governing organizations.## QualificationsA bachelor’s degree in psychology, counseling or related field required. Master’s degree *preferred*.Experience with adolescent population preferred.Experience in a mental health setting preferred.Knowledge of principles and processes for providing customer service.**Ability to cover the following shifts: Monday to Friday, on-site, 9am-5:30pm**Ilearn wellness is dedicated to being an equal opportunity employer.