Mental Health Technician- evenings

Devereux; United States; On-site; USD 28,000 - 32,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Student loan debt assistance

ASCEND Career Accelerator Program

Low-cost benefits

Job summary

Devereux Pennsylvania Children's Services (DPACS) is seeking a dedicated Mental Health Technician to support children and adolescents in an inpatient setting. You will build therapeutic rapport, reinforce self-help and coping skills, and assist in delivering planned interventions in a clinical environment.

The role involves supervising activities, implementing the treatment plan, and coordinating with a team of professionals to support youths in crisis while promoting safety and positive

Qualifications

• High school diploma or higher with relevant coursework in human services.
• Two years direct care experience or a Bachelor's degree with at least 12 credit hours in human services.
• Ability to meet 100% mastery of Safe and Positive Approaches as required.

Responsibilities

• Ensure safety of individuals and maintain therapeutic rapport daily.
• Lead or assist with recreational and social activities to build social skills.
• Address and redirect inappropriate behavior per the treatment plan.
• Support implementation of treatment plan goals and objectives.

Skills

Direct care experience

Education

High school diploma

Bachelor's degree with 12 human services credits

Job description

Description

Do you have a desire to make a difference in the lives of children & youth? Are you interested in working in a clinically based environment and gaining knowledge/experience with children in the field of psychiatric and mental health services?

At Devereux, as a Mental Health Technician you will impact the individuals you are working with by unlocking their full potential on a daily basis by developing independent living skill and social skills to improve interactions in their daily lives.

Being Mental Health Technician (MHT) has its Advantages!

As a Mental Health Technician at Devereux Children's Behavioral Health Center (DCBHC) Inpatient Psychiatric Hospital you will work with other dedicated professionals who share your passion for helping individuals in need. We offer an environment that is supportive, educational and clinically focused. Devereux Children's Behavioral Health Center (DCBHC) provides programs and services for children and adolescents who are experiencing an acute psychiatric crisis within a safe and compassionate inpatient environment. Located in Malvern, PA this position is responsible for establishing and maintaining a therapeutic rapport with adolescents while assisting, supporting and instructing individuals in self-help, coping skills and positive behavioral interventions outlined in a clinical treatment plan.

Every day as a Mental Health Technician (MHT) you will...

• Ensure the individuals you are working with are safe.
• Engage in daily activities such as Recreational and Social Activities that enhance social skill development.
• Address and redirect inappropriate behavior of individuals you are working with.
• Implement treatment plan goals and objectives.

You will be offered:

• Opportunities to learn and grow in the behavioral health and human services fields.
• Specialized training opportunities including PBIS, ABA, TIC, Safe and Positive Approaches, DBT and IEP.
• Opportunities to teach youth valuable life skills and be a positive role model.
• Quality Low-Cost Benefits, student loan debt assistance and 30-day benefit eligibility waiting period.
• ASCEND- Career Accelerator Program

Base Pay: $20 - $22.88 an hour (dependent upon education and experience)

Sign on bonus: $2,000 for FT and $500 for PT external candidates which will be paid out over their first 6 months of employment.

Available Shifts:

• 3pm-11:30pm (shift differential of $2hr, minimum of 4 hrs. worked)
• must be available every other weekend and able to attend orientation for 1 week, Mon-Fri from 9am-5pm

Devereux Pennsylvania Children's Services (DPACS) center serves children, adolescents and young adults with autism spectrum disorders, intellectual and developmental disabilities, behavioral, emotional and psychiatric challenges and disorders. Located in West Chester and Malvern Pennsylvania, services provided include psychiatric residential treatment (PRTF), acute inpatient psychiatric hospital (AIP), assessment services, community-based mental health services, community-based employment training and social skills training, and approved private school educational services to male and female children and adolescents (6-21 years of age) with diagnoses of intellectual disabilities, autism spectrum disorders, concomitant psychiatric and behavioral challenges often associated with experiencing some level of trauma in their lives.

Qualifications

EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE: High school diploma and two year's direct care experience or a Bachelor's degree from an accredited college with at least twelve credit hours in a human services discipline to include but not limited to psychology, sociology, social work, education, pastoral counseling, political science, heath, recreation, criminal justice, counseling.

Physical Requirements: Significant amounts of walking, sitting, and standing. Some lifting and/or managing resistance required related to applying physical intervention techniques upwards of 75-100 lbs. or more. Some repetitive wrist/hand movements, normal hearing and vision. Occasional use of computers and office equipment. Occasional driving of Devereux vehicles for business purposes. Ability to meet 100% mastery of Safe and Positive Approaches.

Devereux has a zero-tolerance policy for abuse and maintains policies and procedures to systematically reduce the risk of abuse to occur in our organization. Devereux fosters a culture of reporting abuse, and will cooperate with the authorities to the fullest extent possible.

Company Overview

Devereux is one of the nation's largest nonprofit organizations, providing services, insight and leadership in the evolving field of behavioral healthcare. Founded in 1912, Devereux operates a comprehensive national network of clinical, therapeutic, educational and employment programs that positively impact the lives of 10,000+ children, adults - and their families - every year.

Our Mission

Our Mission: Devereux changes lives - by unlocking and nurturi