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KidsPeace
MENTAL HEALTH TECHNICIAN NC
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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.
$34,978 / year median in North Carolina
+17% projected growth
Job Description
MENTAL HEALTH TECHNICIAN NC
Fuquay-Varina, NC Direct Client/Patient Care Full Time , Evening-12hr shift; weekends/OT as needed Req # 39811 The Mental Health Technician is responsible for providing supervision and direction to emotionally and behaviorally challenged children and adolescents in a compassionate and respectful manner. This includes supervising the morning routines of children/adolescents and ensuring the completion of proper self care tasks. This responsibility also includes demonstrating a variety of counseling and parenting skills, which support the formation of trusting, supportive relationships with the children/adolescents. This also includes requiring an unwavering commitment to the safety and children/adolescents and being aware of all ongoing developments and concerns, on a daily basis of all children/adolescents in their care. Additionally, this position participates in the development and implementation of individualized treatment plans and unit programs, which are designed to meet the special needs of the children/adolescents. Must attend 12 hours of Person Centered Thinking training prior to or within 90 days of hire. High School graduate or equivalent required; Bachelor's Degree in Mental Health or related field preferred. Some experience with acute emotionally challenged children or adolescents preferred. Valid driver's license preferred. SCM certification and CPR/First Aid certification required. Must possess basic personal computer knowledge and skills. Must be at least 21 years of age. Must have the ability to work evenings, weekends, holidays, flexible hours, and overtime as required. Ensure a safe and secure environment. Act immediately to remove all dangers or threats to the welfare of the children/adolescents and know the whereabouts of all children/adolescents in your care at all times. Demonstrate skills in the areas of relationship building, appropriate boundaries and role modeling with children/adolescents. Supervise daily routines and responsibilities of children/adolescents and ensure performance of daily self care tasks assisting when necessary. Provide minor first aid treatment when necessary. Supervise the morning routines of the children/adolescents in a supportive, professional manner. Complete all clerical tasks, shopping needs, and housekeeping responsibilities, supply ordering and other errands or duties. Provide transportation when necessary. Fully perform restraints as necessary when ordered by a licensed profession using the current approved KidsPeace restraint methodology on youth who may weigh in excess of 250 pounds and who are verbally and/or physically threatening or otherwise presenting a threat to themselves or others. Complete 40 hours of training per calendar year in accordance with all corporate and regulatory requirements. Understand and comply with all laws, regulations and ethical practices. Understand the duty to report a belief of a violation of laws, regulations, standards and ethical practices. All other duties as assigned by management. KidsPeace is the employer of choice in the mental and behavioral healthcare field. As a KidsPeace associate, you can expect the following:- Competitive compensation structures and the opportunity for associates to gather valuable practical experience and advance careers much more quickly than at other providers.
- Generous paid time off that we actively encourage our associates to use which promotes a work/life balance.
- Tuition assistance and a student loan forgiveness program to ensure that when you work to improve your ability to help our clients, you can rely on KidsPeace to support you.
- Comprehensive benefits package including life and disability insurance as well as pet insurance!
- An organizational culture filled with respect and the comradery of like-minded colleagues who live the mission to Give Hope, Help and Healing to Children, Adults and Those Who Love Them.