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 to support recovery through compassionate, individualized care within an IOP/PHP setting. You will work closely with a multidisciplinary team to guide patients toward healthier behaviors and meaningful engagement in treatment.

As a Mental Health Technician, you’ll model healthy mealtime behaviors, supervise daily activities, and provide crucial encouragement to patients on their healing journey; a bachelor’s

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Provide compassionate, individualized support and intervention per each patient’s treatment plan; assist therapists during crises; help patients build healthy, supportive relationships.
• Supervise and meal coach patients daily, assist with food preparation, model appropriate mealtime behaviors and collect vitals according to schedule.
• Facilitate process and alternative groups for 4–12 patients; oversee milieu; maintain daily group schedule; foster a safe, positive environment.
• Active multidisciplinary team member; participate in rounds when possible; assist with administrative tasks; maintain professional, courteous interactions.

Skills

Mental health experience

Clinical knowledge

Leadership

Sound judgment

Professional excellence

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 to support recovery through compassionate, individualized care within an IOP/PHP setting. You will work closely with a multidisciplinary team to guide patients toward healthier behaviors and meaningful engagement in treatment.

As a Mental Health Technician, you’ll model healthy mealtime behaviors, supervise daily activities, and provide crucial encouragement to patients on their healing journey; a bachelor’s