Mental Health Technician: Resident Support & Skill Coach

CATCH, Inc.; Philadelphia (Philadelphia County); On-site; USD 38,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

CMS Inc. is seeking a dedicated Psychiatric Technician to supervise residents and provide life skills support. You will conduct daily interactions, teach life skills, and assist residents with community resources and appointments.

The role requires a Bachelor's in a social science with mental health experience and a valid PA driver’s license; multiple shifts are available, including day, evening, and overnight slots.

Qualifications

• Must have a Bachelor's Degree in a social science and at least one year of mental health experience.
• Alternative: One to two years of college and/or experience providing services to the mentally disabled.
• High School Diploma with 12 credit hours and two years direct care experience.
• Valid PA Driver’s License.

Responsibilities

• The Psychiatric Technician is responsible for supervising residents during scheduled shifts and provides individual support (i.e. life skills) for assigned residents.
• Completes Personal Data Summary on assigned residents.
• Interacts with residents on a daily basis. This involves weekly meetings to teach residents life skills, such as shopping, clean‑up of room, grooming and personal care.
• Assists residents in learning to use community resources, public transportation when needed and accompanies them to appointments when necessary.
• Is responsible for timely record keeping on assigned clients.
• Facilitates interaction and socialization among the residents.
• Provides crisis intervention when necessary.
• Functions as a client advocate.
• Is responsible for the security of the residents and for the care of the building and property during assigned shifts.
• Attends departmental staff meetings and in‑service training sessions.
• Performs other duties as assigned by Supervisor.

Skills

Bachelor's degree in social sciences

Mental health experience

PA Driver's License

Education

Bachelor's degree in social sciences

High School Diploma with 12 credit hours

Job description

CMS Inc. is seeking a dedicated Psychiatric Technician to supervise residents and provide life skills support. You will conduct daily interactions, teach life skills, and assist residents with community resources and appointments.

The role requires a Bachelor's in a social science with mental health experience and a valid PA driver’s license; multiple shifts are available, including day, evening, and overnight slots.