Residential Treatment Center, Part-Time Mental Health Technician

UHS; Champaign (IL); On-site; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

A mental health organization is seeking a Part-time Mental Health Technician for their Residential Treatment Center. This role involves supervising youth aged 10-18 in a structured environment, implementing behavioral plans, and responding to psychiatric emergencies. Candidates should have a high school diploma, with a bachelor's degree preferred, and prior experience in psychiatric care is a significant advantage. Evening or overnight shifts are available.

Qualifications

• Experience in human services preferred.
• Experience in psychiatric or residential treatment facility preferred.
• Ability to manage difficult situations calmly.

Responsibilities

• Supervise day-to-day programming of RTC residents.
• Implement daily programming according to posted schedule.
• Handle psychiatric emergencies and manage resident behavior.

Skills

Patient supervision

Crisis management

Behavioral intervention

Education

High School diploma

Bachelor's degree in human services

Job description

Responsibilities

• Part-time Mental Health Technician at our Residential Treatment Center, evening or overnight shifts.
• Our Residential Treatment Center holds two 12-bed units and one 10-bed unit for youth ages 10 – 18 who require long-term treatment for severe and chronic psychiatric disorders. We are dedicated to working with our residents and their families to develop specific behavioral plans to help patients successfully transition to a less restrictive therapeutic environment.
• Serves as a member of a multidisciplinary team. Responsible for carrying out designated duties to appropriate patients, including supervision of residents and program implementation on the RTC. Performs task-related responsibilities as assigned by the Unit Coordinator and reports all appropriate patient changes to the Unit Coordinator.

Qualifications

• Education: High School diploma required. Bachelor’s degree in human services preferred.
• Experience: Previous experience in human services preferred. Previous experience in psychiatric or residential treatment facility strongly preferred.
• Essential Functions:
  • Supervise day-to-day programming of RTC residents.
  • Implement daily programming for residents according to posted schedule.
  • Adhere to departmental and organizational policies and procedures.
  • Be responsive and effective in handling psychiatric emergencies, calm residents, and manage difficult to handle residents as needed.
  • Implement interventions appropriate to the developmental needs of the patient in accordance with the treatment plan, demonstrating sound professional judgment and competency.
  • Provide feedback in an appropriate and professional manner to staff. Address problems directly and inform administration when needed.
• Non-essential functions:
  • Seeks to update and strengthen needed job skills centered on programmatic and resident issues.
  • Regularly attends staff meetings, in-services.
  • Display a cooperative style in dealing with colleagues. Show a high level of communication skill and responsibilities with staff, referral agents, residents, and families.
  • Project a positive image of The Pavilion by being courteous, helpful, friendly, and professional in relationships with patients, co-workers, and visitors.
  • All documentation is clear, concise and timely. Utilize appropriate clinical terminology and current charting methods in documentation.
  • Respond to a “Support Code” in a therapeutic, appropriate manner as prescribed by TCI.
  • Maintain CPR and TCI certification, as well as OSHA requirements.