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Eastway Behavioral Healthcare
Residential Specialists
Career Insights for Mental Health / Psychiatric Technician
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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.
$34,966 / year median in Ohio
+21% projected growth
Job Description
Residential Specialists
Northcutt Residential Treatment serves youth boys for behavioral health. The center's services are grounded in the philosophy of Trauma-Informed Care, which has demonstrated positive outcomes for victims of trauma. Using a multi-disciplinary team approach, we wrap services around the child and family to help them heal, and to transition back to home, school, and the community. Now hiring great people for the Behavioral Health Technician staff: Full time on 1st & 2nd Shift plus pool/PRN. The Behavioral Health Technician will be responsible for adhering to the daily activity schedule while providing quality and effective therapeutic interventions to boys between the ages of 6 and 12. The ideal candidates will be a caring, empathetic and have an understanding of mental health and substance abuse issues. This position will include interacting with the kids including providing direction, playing games and completing activities. This position has includes cleaning and laundry tasks as well.
Requirements:
Associate's Degree or higher in related field (Social Work, Criminal Justice and Psychology) OR High School Graduate with 1 year experience in a residential setting. Valid driver's license, car insurance, and safe driving record desired. Must be at least 21 years old. This position requires candidates to pass Safe Crisis Management (SCM) training, which requires individuals to be physically capable of sustained, intense exertion. May not have a physical disability or condition that would prevent one from participating in the physical restraint techniques and exercises (such as dropping repeatedly to knees, supporting another adult's weight, twisting and turning maneuvers, intense physical exertion etc.). :1st shift:- 7:30 am
- 3:30 pm 2nd shift
- 3:30 pm
- 11:30 pm 3rd shift
- 11:30pm
- 7:30am Attractive Benefits package included with Full-time position If you are looking for a position where you can make a meaningful impact on our local youth, this position could be right for you!