Mental Health Technician – Intensive Services Oaklawn Psychiatric Center Hope and healing begin here

Goshen College; South Bend (IN); On-site; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a leading provider of mental health services as a Mental Health Technician. In this role, you will work with youth and adolescents, assisting them in daily routines and helping them regain their coping abilities. With competitive pay, a comprehensive benefits package, and numerous opportunities for career growth, you'll be part of a dynamic team dedicated to providing specialized care and making a real difference in the community.

Benefits

Competitive compensation

16 days of PTO

Paid orientation and training

Employee assistance program

Work-life balance

Qualifications

• Ability to assist youth and adolescents in maintaining daily routines.
• Skills to help clients regain coping abilities.
• Experience working collaboratively with treatment teams.

Responsibilities

• Provide psychiatric support for youth and adolescents in a residential program.
• Collaborate with the treatment team and report pertinent data.
• Facilitate and maintain a therapeutic milieu for healing.

Skills

Psychiatric support

Collaborative teamwork

Coping skills support

Creating therapeutic environment

Job description

Mental Health Technician – Intensive Services

Are you looking for a rewarding and supportive work environment with opportunities to grow? Join Oaklawn, where hope and healing begin, and start making a difference!

Who We Are
Oaklawn is the leading provider of mental health and addiction services in Elkhart, Goshen, South Bend, Mishawaka, and the surrounding communities of northern Indiana. We serve 27,000 children, adolescents, and adults annually through a continuum of care. Our services range from skills training and case management to outpatient therapy and inpatient care, specializing in complex cases.

With nearly 900 employees across four campuses, Oaklawn offers unparalleled clinical training and robust opportunities for growth. We have led ground-breaking initiatives in children’s mental health, addiction treatment, cross-cultural outreach, housing for seriously mentally ill adults, and more. Our staff have unique opportunities for advancement while working on the cutting edge of community mental health.

What We Offer the Mental Health Technician:
We offer competitive compensation, a full benefits package, and career advancement opportunities.
$20.88/hr for full-time staff
Full-time shifts available on 2nd and 3rd shifts
$1.00 hourly adjustment for 2nd shift
$1.75 shift differential for weekend hours
Paid orientation and training
16 days of PTO for full-time (pro-rated by FTE) starting on the first day
6 paid holidays
Work-life balance
Employee assistance program
Regular supervision

What You’ll Do as a Mental Health Technician:
We are seeking Mental Health Technicians (MHT) for our Intensive Services program at our Mishawaka Campus.

The Mental Health Technician will work with youth and adolescents in Intensive Services to provide psychiatric support aimed at:

• Assisting in maintaining daily routines while youth and adolescents are in the residential program
• Providing skills and support to help clients regain coping abilities and prevent further disability
• Creating a therapeutic milieu to facilitate healing

As a vital part of the client’s treatment team, the Mental Health Technician will:

• Interact with a variety of professionals
• Work with nursing staff or lead to receive assignments and report pertinent data
• Collaborate with the treatment team to implement treatment plan interventions
• May have contact with families, significant others, and social service representatives

Full-time Schedule Requirements:

• 40 hours per week
• Schedule includes voluntary overtime and mandates
• Expectation to volunteer for overtime each week
• Schedule changes due to staff call-offs, PTO, milieu on the unit, or unforeseen events
• Schedule adjustments may occur multiple times weekly