Mental Health Technician - Work with Kids! - INTERVIEWS AVAILABLE IMMEDIATELY

Mental Health Technician

• Work with Kids!

• INTERVIEWS AVAILABLE IMMEDIATELY

  KidsPeace
• 2.8 Orefield, PA Job Details Part-time | Full-time $18.50
• $22.

00 an hour 1 hour ago Benefits Paid training Health savings account Health insurance Dental insurance 401(k) Tuition reimbursement Paid time off Employee assistance program Vision insurance Loan forgiveness Flexible schedule Life insurance Referral program Pet insurance Qualifications Criminal Justice High school diploma or GED Driver's License Working with children Driving Full Job Description Join our dedicated staff at KidsPeace! Full time, part time and SUMMER opportunities are available!

Competitive Compensation:

$18.50

• $22.

00/hr KidsPeace has immediate openings for the Mental Health Technician position at our Children's Psychiatric Residential Program in Orefield, PA. We are seeking staff to work with at-risk youth. We take pride in our structured program that focuses on changing a client's behaviors, thinking patterns, and values. Our program primarily focuses on implementing behavioral changes to assist with a successful reintegration into the home, family, and community. The Mental Health Technician is responsible for providing direct supervision and direction to emotionally and behaviorally challenged children and adolescents in a compassionate and respectful manner. This includes requiring an unwavering commitment to the safety of kids and being aware of all ongoing developments and concerns, on a daily basis, of all children in their care. This responsibility also includes demonstrating the ability to distinguish between discipline and punishment as well as seeing past a child's surface behavior to recognize the children in need of help. Additionally, there is an innate desire to build trusting and supportive relationships with all of our children and recognize this as a prerequisite for implementing individualized treatment and unit programming.

Schedule:

Full time and Part time available

• 2nd shift (3PM-11PM) Weekends are required.

What We Offer:

Competitive Compensation:

$18.50

• $22.

00 (based on education/ relatable experience)

Generous Paid Time Off Tuition Assistance & Student Loan Forgiveness Options Comprehensive Benefits:

Medical, dental, vision, and pet insurance 2week paid training period

Professional Growth:

Ongoing training, development opportunities, and clear career pathways Supportive Culture Minimum requirements: 1. Be 21 years of age or older. 2. Have a valid driver's license and reliable transportation. 3. Have a High School diploma or equivalent. 4. Must be able to attend a 2-week paid corporate training. Trainings are Monday through Friday from 9AM-5PM, must be completed consecutively. Next training is scheduled for May 26th, Tuesday start. Looking for staff with experience in patient care, acute care settings, working with children in a variety of settings from education, camp, coaching, as well as those with a passion to make a positive impact on a child's life is encouraged to apply. We encourage anyone who is looking for real hands on experience and pursuing an Associates or Bachelor's degrees in Criminal Justice, Psychology, Education, or Social Services to apply. KidsPeace is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer supporting workforce diversity. #kidspeace2

Job Types:

Full-time, Part-time Pay:

$18.50

• $22.

00 per hour

Benefits:

401(k) Dental insurance Employee assistance program Flexible schedule Health insurance Health savings account Life insurance Paid time off Referral program Tuition reimbursement Vision insurance Application Question(s): Candidates must be 21 years of age or older to qualify for the position. Do you meet this requirement? Position requires a valid, drivers license. Do you meet this requirement? Position is based out of Orefield, PA. Is this a reasonable commute for you? Must be able to complete a 2 week consecutive training, Monday through Friday (9AM-5PM). Can you complete this training?

Work Location:

In person