Mental Health Technician- Part-time

Devereux Advanced Behavioral Health; Malvern (Chester County); On-site; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

Devereux Advanced Behavioral Health is seeking a Part-time Mental Health Technician to support children and youth in a clinically focused environment. This role involves engaging in recreational activities, implementing treatment goals, and providing support in daily living skills. The position offers specialized training and development opportunities within the behavioral health field, making a positive impact in the lives of individuals facing psychiatric challenges.

Benefits

Opportunities for training in behavioral health

Quality low-cost benefits

Student loan debt assistance

ASCEND - Career Accelerator Program

Qualifications

• High school diploma or bachelor's degree in related fields.
• Experience in direct care is preferred.
• Knowledge of behavioral health practices.

Responsibilities

• Ensure the individuals are safe and engaged.
• Implement treatment plans and address inappropriate behavior.
• Establish a therapeutic rapport with adolescents.

Skills

Engagement in social activities

Coping skills

Behavioral intervention

Education

High school diploma and two year’s direct care experience

Bachelor’s degree in human services

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 a Part-time Mental Health Technician (MHT) has its Advantages!

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
• All shifts, at least every other Saturday and Sunday.

Payrates: PT rate of $22.00hr

*Part Time position do still require a 1 week commitment for orientation, Mon-Fri 9a-5p.

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.

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.

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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.

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.