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Region 8 Mental Health

Psychosocial Rehabilitation Technician (Childrens Day Treatment)

Entry-Level JobVerifiedNo experience needed

Pay: Not specified

Posted: 2 weeks ago

Location: Brandon, MS (Onsite)

Last Updated: 3 days ago

Hours: Part-Time

Expires: 10/1/2026

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What they do

A Mental Health or Psychiatric Technician cares for patients with mental illnesses. Works under the direction of a physician and works with specialists involved in mental health care, such as psychiatrists and therapists. Monitors patient symptoms and administers medications. Works in a mental health facility or in a hospital or other healthcare facility.

$33,585 / year median in Mississippi

+20% projected growth

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Job Description

PSYCHOSOCIAL REHABILITATION TECHNICIAN

(Children's Day Treatment, Part-Time)

CHARACTERISTICS OF WORK

Psychosocial Rehabilitation Technicians are responsible for facilitating program activities with consumers enrolled in day treatment programs. This position may require operation of a bus or van to transport consumers to and from the day treatment programs. The work involves constant monitoring and supervision of consumers for ensuring their safety, well-being and improvement in daily functioning.

EXAMPLES OF RESPONSIBILITIES

Represents Region 8 and Region 8 Administration in a positive manner at all times both internally and externally. Always leads by example and is a positive role model for coworkers. Maintains documentation as evidence that all duties are completed in accordance with program requirements contained in the Mississippi Department of Mental Health Operational Standards. Maintains proper training, continuing education, qualifications, and other certifications required for this position as written in the Mississippi Department of Mental Health Operational Standards. Supervise clients in day treatment activities, including meal and snack preparation, clerical duties and maintenance. Meet regularly with day treatment staff to access client participation. Assist staff with menu preparation, food inventory, shopping and ordering of supplies as necessary. Assist in supervision of clients while on field trips. Transportation of clients as directed by supervisor. All other duties as assigned by Supervisors.

QUALIFICATIONS

Must possess at a minimum a high school diploma or General Education Development equivalent. Must have a valid Mississippi driver's license. Must pass a criminal background check.

REPORTING SUPERVISOR

Program Coordinator/Directors, County Administrator and Clinical Directors.

POSITIONS SUPERVISED

None