MENTAL HEALTH TECHNICIAN - RESIDENTIAL

Orefield, PA Direct Client/Patient Care Full Time , Primarily Evenings with weekends/OT as needed Req # 40192 The Mental Health Technician (MHT) provides direct care, direction, and supervision to emotionally and/or behaviorally challenged children and adolescents. The MHT assists in the implementation of individualized treatment plans and focuses on an environment of safety and relationship building.

Qualifications:

High School Diploma or Equivalent is required. Associate's or Bachelor's Degree preferred. Valid Driver's License required. Must be at least 21 years of age.

Job Duties:

Supervise daily routines and responsibilities of our clients and ensure performance of daily self-care tasks, assisting when necessary. Ensure a safe and secure environment, acting immediately to remove all dangers or threats to the welfare of our clients. Provide minor First Aid as necessary. Provide milieu management through the use of structured programming. Facilitate or co-facilitate daily programming activities, transitional meetings, and therapeutic groups. Participate in the planning and implementation of individualized treatment plans and schedules. Provide transportation, when necessary, to and from school, activities, off-campus appointments and visits, etc. Distribute medications as required, ensuring compliance with all medication procedures. KidsPeace is proud to be an equal opportunity employer supporting workforce diversity 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.

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