Mental Health Technician - PRN

Coleman Health Services; Chillicothe (OH); On-site; USD 19,000 - 28,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Pay starting at $17.00/hour

Supportive team environment

Commitment to high-quality care

Job summary

Coleman Health Services seeks multiple Mental Health Technicians to join our Chillicothe, Ohio team. These PRN roles involve monitoring client safety, coordinating treatment with a multidisciplinary team, and providing direct support in our Crisis Receiving and Stabilization Units.

Minimum qualifications include a high school diploma. Preferred candidates have crisis intervention experience. The role requires physical activity and the ability to assist with crisis procedures as needed. Careers=${

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Preferred: experience in crisis intervention.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced behavioral health setting and coordinate with the clinical team.

Responsibilities

• Prepare meals and assist residents as needed.
• Monitor resident safety and maintain unit compliance standards.
• Provide support and activities for residents on the unit.
• Consult with clinical treatment team including case managers, nurses, counselors, and psychiatrists.
• Participate in team responses to behavioral and psychiatric emergencies, including implementation of seclusion and restraint when clinically indicated and authorized by Ohio law and policy.
• Utilize verbal de-escalation and crisis intervention techniques to reduce risk and support stabilization.

Skills

Crisis intervention

Verbal de-escalation

Team collaboration

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Coleman Health Services, a nationally recognized nonprofit provider of behavioral health and rehabilitation programs to foster recovery, build independence, and change destinies for individuals, families, and businesses in our community. We are seeking multiple Mental Health Technicians to join our team in Chillicothe, Ohio where you will work in our new Crisis Receiving and Stabilization Units monitoring client safety and coordinating treatment with the team. This position is PRN and will have no permanent schedule.

Employee Package includes:

• Pay starting at $17.00/hour, based on shift/education/experience
• Supportive and collaborative team environment
• Strong commitment to providing high-quality care

Job Duties:

• Meal preparation
• Monitoring resident safety
• Maintaining unit compliance standards
• Providing support and activities for residents on the unit
• Consulting with clinical treatment team of case managers, nurses, counselors, and psychiatrists
• Participation in team-based responses to behavioral and psychiatric emergencies, including implementation of seclusion and restraint interventions when clinically indicated and authorized in accordance with Ohio law, agency policy, and approved training methods.
• Utilizing verbal de-escalation, conflict resolution, and crisis intervention techniques to reduce risk and support stabilization.

Minimum Qualifications:

• High school diploma or equivalent.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience in crisis intervention

Physical Requirements:

• Requires the ability to stand, walk, bend, stoop, kneel, crouch, reach, and move throughout the facility for extended periods
• Must be able to safely lift, push, pull, or assist in moving up to 50 pounds independently and heavier weights with assistance
• Must be able to physically participate in approved crisis intervention and safety procedures, including physical escorts, therapeutic holds, and restraint interventions

Our Company Culture and Benefits Set Us Apart!

Regardless of your role at Coleman Health Services, your work will make a lasting impact on those we serve. When you join our team, you become part of a collaborative community of dedicated professionals whose primary mission is to improve the lives of our clients. In return, you can also expect opportunities for career advancement and continued professional training.

Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability or protected veteran status.E.O.E. Persons with a disability can request an accommodation to complete the application process by emailing [e-mail] with the subject line "Accommodation Request." Coleman Health Services complies with the Federal Drug-Free Workplace Act.