Weekend Mental Health Technician

Grafton School, Incorporated; Virginia, Northern (MN, KY); Hybrid; USD 29,000 - 34,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) with employer match

Education Assistance

EAP (Mental health support)

Referral bonus program

Job summary

Grafton School, Incorporated is seeking a Weekend Mental Health Technician to support children and adolescents on weekends. The role offers weekend shifts with a differential and requires a minimal commitment of two weekend shifts per month, plus an additional shift when needed.

You will work on-site, participate in direct care, document progress, and collaborate with treatment teams to implement plans. Family-friendly scheduling helps keep weekdays free for other commitments.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma and six months of direct care experience with children and/or adolescents.
• Associate degree and three months of direct care experience with children and/or adolescents.
• Bachelor's degree in Human Service field.
• Valid driver's license with an acceptable driving record.
• Must be 19+ years of age.
• Minimum commitment of 2 weekend shifts plus availability for one additional weekend shift per month.

Responsibilities

• Direct care and plan implementation for clients as prescribed by physician and treatment teams.
• Provide supervision, safety and crisis management for clients.
• Document client behavior and participation in programming.
• Adhere to scheduled activities and serve as a positive role model.

Skills

Direct care experience

Basic computer skills

19+ years of age

Weekend shifts commitment

Education

High School Diploma

Associate degree

Bachelor's degree in Human Service field

Job description

Job Category: Direct Support Professional

Requisition Number: WEEKE003626

• Posted : September 24, 2026
• Part-Time
• On-site

Locations

Showing 1 location

• Pay or shift range: $21.15 USD to $25 USD
  The estimated range is the budgeted amount for this position. Final offers are based on various factors, including skill set, experience, location, qualifications and other job-related reasons.

Description

Weekend PRN Mental Health Technician
Up to $25/hour | Weekend Premium Included

Make Your Weekdays Yours. Make a Difference on Weekends.

Looking for a flexible weekend opportunity that works around your life? Join Grafton as a Weekend Mental Health Technician and spend your weekends making a meaningful difference in the lives of children and young people—while keeping your weekdays open for family, school, another job, or the things that matter most to you.

Join us - and experience the deep fulfillment of knowing your work truly makes a difference! Be part of a team that leads with heart and grit, the Grafton way!

Choose the schedule that works for you:

• Minimum commitment of 2 weekend shifts plus availability for one additional weekend shift per month*
  • Work one weekend shift twice a month or both shifts in one weekend
  • Choose available 12 hour shifts or 8 hours with day/evening shift options
• Additional shifts may be available based on program needs

Job Summary

The Mental Health Technician (MHT) in our Children & Adolescence program, participates in the direct care and plan implementation for clients, as prescribed by physician and treatment teams. The MHT provides supervision, safety and crisis management for the client population; completes documentation of client behavior and participation in programming; adheres to the scheduled activities; serves as role model for positive and mature behavior; utilizes proactive behavioral strategies to minimize client crisis and maximize success. Reports to a Residential Manager, Program Support Supervisor or Residential Administrator.

Essential Job Functions:

Health, Safety and Wellness of Clients

• Ensures medications are delivered accurately and on time.
• Provides for the well-being and safety of clients.
• Supports client health and hygiene.
• Reports serious incidents,participatesinreviewsand implements follow-up measures, as applicable.
• Knows the SNAP(strengths, needs, abilities and preferences), goals/objectives/outcomes and treatment strategies from the current Plans (Treatment Plan, IEP, ISP) of assigned clients.
• Promotes clients’ achievement of behavioral goals by implementingthe behaviorstrategies and teaching alternative behaviors, asindicatedin the Treatment Plan/IEP/ISP.
• Actively instructs assigned clients so they can achieve education/residential goals andobjectivesor ID Waiver outcomes.
• Collects and documents behavioral and instructional data, accurately and reliably.
• Documents servicesdeliveredaccurately andin a timely manner.
• Maintainsa high levelof engagement with and monitoring of clients.Implements planned activities throughout theworkday.

Provides a Supportive and Solution–Focused Environment

• Builds trusting, respectful relationships with clients and helps clients do the same.
• Demonstrates knowledge about the symptoms andsupportsassociated with diagnoses of assigned clients and a trauma-informed care approach.
• Manages behavioral crisis safely.
• Collaborates with the Treatment Team to provide continuity of support and care, by communicating and contributing to team discussions and decisions.
• Exhibits exemplary customer service with guardians, agency personnel and visitors.

Site Management – Housekeeping, Nutrition, Transportation, Finances

• Ensures a safe residence / classroom environment.
• Assures a clean and organized residence/classroom.
• Promotes good nutrition and, in group homes,assistswith meal preparation.
• Provides transportation / community mobility.
• Assistswith purchases and is accountable for program and client money, as applicable.

Teamwork and commitment to the mission,valuesand vision of Grafton

• Demonstrates knowledge of organization.
• Demonstrates the core values of personal integrity and accountability.
• Performs other duties, as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Education Requirements:
  • High School Diploma and six months of direct care experience with children and/or adolescents or
  • Associates degree and three monthsof direct care experience with children and/or adolescents or
  • Bachelors degree in Human Service field
• Valid driver's license with an acceptable driving record.
• Demonstrates moderate computer skills - how to log-in, how to navigate the web for information, how to start and save document in Microsoft, and has basic keyboarding skills.
• Must be 19+ years of age.
• Minimum commitment of 2 weekend shifts plus availability for one additional weekend shift per month*

*This position requires a minimum monthly commitment of two weekend shifts, plus availability for one additional weekend shift per month. The additional shift is not routinely scheduled but may be required based on staffing needs. Initial training: Because of the nature of the work, new team members must complete required orientation and training during their first week.

COMPENSATION

• Starting at $21.15 up to $25.00/hour based on experience and qualifications. This rate includes the Weekend ShiftDifferential of $3.00/hr.

EMPLOYEE BENEFITS (prn / part-time)

• 401(k), including an employer matchup to $2,500 annually
• Education Assistance up to $5,250 annually(must work an average of 20 hours a week)
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
  • Five FREE sessions per year, per family member
  • 24-hour emergency phone assistance
• Referral Bonus Program – Employees receive $1,000for referring new employees to Grafton ($500 paid upon hire and $500 paid after 90 days of employment)

If you require a reasonable accommodation or need assistance with the application or
interview process please contact us at [e-mail]

Grafton is an equal employment opportunity employer and tobacco-free workplace!

Equal Opportunity Employer
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