Mental Health Technician: Eating Disorder IOP/PHP Support

Kahm Center for Eating Disorders; Burlington (VT); On-site; USD 28,000 - 39,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Dental insurance

Health insurance

Paid time off

Vision insurance

Job summary

The Kahm Center for Eating Disorders in Vermont is seeking a Mental Health Technician. You will model healthy mealtime behaviors, support daily activities, and provide daily encouragement to patients in an Intensive outpatient and PHP setting.

This role emphasizes compassionate, individualized care within a small family‑owned practice. Experience in mental health and a psychology background are preferred; a bachelor’s degree is required.

Qualifications

• Experience in the field of mental health is preferred.
• Theoretic as well as practical knowledge of the clinical area.
• Demonstrates strong leadership qualities.
• Demonstrates sound judgment.
• Strives to maintain excellence in all mental health technician responsibilities.
• Bachelor's degree required; in psychology or related field preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide compassionate, individualized support aligned with each patient’s treatment plan.
• Supervise and meal coach patients daily, assist with food preparation, model healthy mealtime behaviors, collect vitals as scheduled.
• Facilitate groups and oversee the therapeutic milieu, maintain daily group schedule and a safe environment.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary treatment team and assist with administrative tasks as needed.

Skills

Leadership qualities

Sound judgment

Meal coaching

Patient support

Education

Bachelor's degree in psychology or related field

Job description

The Kahm Center for Eating Disorders in Vermont is seeking a Mental Health Technician. You will model healthy mealtime behaviors, support daily activities, and provide daily encouragement to patients in an Intensive outpatient and PHP setting.

This role emphasizes compassionate, individualized care within a small family‑owned practice. Experience in mental health and a psychology background are preferred; a bachelor’s degree is required.