Mental Health Technician III (Lead)

Mental Health Technician III (Lead) Pembroke Pines, FL Job Details Full-time $19.00 - $19.75 an hour 5 days ago Benefits Wellness program Health savings account Health insurance Dental insurance Tuition reimbursement Paid time off Employee assistance program Vision insurance Life insurance Pet insurance Qualifications Crisis intervention Employee onboarding Safety inspections for hazard identification Regulatory compliance Shift management Mid-level 3 years Assisting with ADLs High school diploma or GED Sanitation procedures Team development Clinical staff training Bachelor's degree Team management Staff training Mentoring Clinical documentation Safe environment creation Cleaning Working with individuals with mental health conditions Human Services Onboarding process management Bachelor's degree in human services Leadership Healthcare compliance Patient personal care assistance Patient observation

Full Job Description Position Description:

Provide compassionate care. Lead with purpose. Make a difference every day. Are you passionate about supporting individuals served while guiding a team in a safe and therapeutic environment? Join our team as a Mental Health Technician III (MHT III), where you'll provide hands-on care while serving as a lead worker on shift. In this role, you'll support daily operations, mentor team members, and help ensure a structured, safe, and recovery-focused environment. This is an opportunity to make a meaningful impact while growing your leadership skills alongside a collaborative, mission-driven team. What You'll Do Provide direct care and support to individuals served, assisting with daily activities and monitoring overall well-being

• Serve as a lead worker on shift—guiding MHT staff, coordinating assignments, and ensuring tasks are completed
• Communicate unit updates, individual status, and priorities with clinical staff and incoming shifts
• Conduct routine safety inspections, rounds, and accountability checks to maintain a secure environment
• Observe individuals served, report behavioral changes, and support treatment plans through positive interaction and role modeling
• Provide 1:1 supervision when needed, ensuring proper documentation and adherence to safety protocols Assist with and oversee documentation, ensuring logs, reports, and observations are completed accurately and on time
• Coach, mentor, and support the training and onboarding of new MHT staff
• Maintain a clean, safe, and therapeutic environment, including sanitation checks and contraband prevention
• Ensure compliance with facility policies, procedures, and regulatory standards What We're Looking For Education
• High School Diploma, GED, or equivalent (Required)
• Bachelor's degree in human services or a related field (Preferred) Experience
• Three (3) years of direct care experience in a mental/behavioral health setting (Preferred)
• Experience in healthcare, residential, security, or other high-accountability environments strongly valued Licenses/Certifications
• Any client-mandated certifications and/or training (Required) Why Join Us?

As a Mental Health Technician III, you'll have the opportunity to lead while making a direct impact on the lives of individuals served. You'll build valuable leadership experience, strengthen your skills in behavioral health and crisis intervention, and play a key role in supporting both your team and those in your care. We offer a supportive, mission-driven environment with opportunities for growth and development in the behavioral health field. Perks and Benefits In addition to comprehensive benefits including medical, dental, vision, paid time off, and 401k, we foster a work, life balance for team members and their family to support physical, mental, and financial wellbeing, including: DailyPay Tuition Assistance Employee Assistance Program (EAP) including free counseling and health coaching Company paid life insurance Tax free Health Spending Accounts (HSA) Wellness program featuring fitness memberships and product discounts Pet insurance Discount and reward programs for Theme Parks & Attractions, Hotels, Rental Cars, Water Parks, Virtual Events & Shows, Movie Tickets, Gift Cards, and more. Eligibility for perks and benefits varies based on employee type and length of service. You Matter From top to bottom, we are a company of caregivers. If there is one unifying characteristic of everyone at Recovery Solutions, it is the deep desire to make a difference by helping society's most vulnerable and often overlooked individuals. Every day our team has the distinct honor and responsibility to show up with non-judgmental compassion to provide hope and healing to those who need it most. For those of you whose calling it is to serve others, this is your moment. Your chance to join our family and be a part of our mission to care for those desperately in need, and to do your part to heal the world, one patient at a time. We encourage you to apply! If you are excited about a role but your experience doesn't seem to align perfectly with every element of the job description, we encourage you to apply. You may be just the right candidate for this, or one of our many other roles. We are an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer We celebrate a variety of backgrounds and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. Deadline to apply to this position is contingent upon applicant volume. Those positions located in Colorado will have a specific deadline posted in the job description. We are an Affirmative Action Employer in accordance with applicable state and local laws.