Psychiatric Technician - Part Time

Centered Health LLC; Moorpark (CA); On-site; USD 28,929 - 30,307; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Chef-prepared meals

Coffee and snacks available

Job summary

A rehabilitation center specializing in mental health care is seeking a Psychiatric Technician to support the delivery of treatment in a collaborative environment. You'll engage with residential clients, facilitate activities, and learn from experienced clinicians. Ideal candidates will possess strong interpersonal skills and a genuine desire to help. Training is available for those new to the field. This role offers weekend hours with competitive compensation that ranges from $21 to $22 per hour.

Qualifications

• Experience in roles involving interacting with people.
• Compassion and a genuine desire to work with the population served.
• Ability to identify and resolve issues promptly.

Responsibilities

• Support the delivery of mental health treatment to residential clients.
• Facilitate activities and engage with clients.
• Follow the lead of the Clinical Director and Program Director.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Compassion

Problem-solving

Collaborative mindset

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

Support Delivery of Mental Health Care; Great Job if You are in School or Just Starting in the Field

Interact with clients and clinicians in proven programs in a beautiful setting with plenty of perks.

If you have experience in jobs involving significant interaction with people, along with a service mindset and a desire to help others, this position offers you some great opportunities. You will:

• Support the delivery of mental health treatment to residential clients in a broad role that includes taking vitals, facilitating activities and more.
• Expand your knowledge and experience; this is a great role if you are in school or just starting your career in mental health care.
• Work with and learn from clinicians in multiple disciplines and may have opportunities to sit in on group sessions.
• Join a great staff running proven programs in a resort-like setting. You'll enjoy the same chef-prepared meals as the clients and there are always coffee and snacks available.

The hours for this role are Saturday and Sunday, 11 PM to 7 AM. The pay rate ranges from $21 to $22 per hour, depending on your experience.

The Job

Reporting to the Program Administrator, you will join a team of about 10 Psychiatric Technicians and be responsible for providing rehabilitative support regarding the care of a co-occurring population. You'll ensure that clients and staff have what they need to follow the lead of the Clinical Director and Program Director.

Your Qualifications

To be a good fit for the Psychiatric Technician opportunity, you will have:

• A high school diploma or GED.
• Experience in roles involving interacting with people; experience in mental health care and/or social services is preferred but not required.
• Compassion and a genuine desire to work with the population served.
• A collaborative, patient and understanding approach along with a willingness to be assertive as necessary.
• The ability to identify and resolve issues promptly.
A valid California driver's license and the ability to pass and maintain a clean driving record check (MVR) in accordance with our company standards.

Research shows that women and individuals from underrepresented backgrounds often apply to jobs only if they meet 100% of the qualifications. We recognize that it is highly unlikely that an applicant meets 100% of the qualifications for a given role. Therefore, if much of this job description describes you, then you are highly encouraged to apply for this role.

About Us

The Meadowglade is a rehabilitation center specializing in mental health and eating disorders and fosters an environment of restorative healing. Our individualized approach to therapy ranges from evidence-based treatment methods like EMDR psychotherapy to creative music and art therapies. The Meadowglade is part of Centered Health, which operates a diverse network of behavioral health treatment centers ensuring that clients receive individualized comprehensive care in the most appropriate setting. Our goal is to value the skills each person brings to the team and provide an environment that embraces diversity and rewards imagination and service delivery.

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