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Grafton Integrated Health Network
Direct Support Professional - Mental Health Technician
Entry-Level JobVerifiedNo experience needed
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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.
$41,243 / year median in Virginia
+20% projected growth
Job Description
Mental Health Technician Support, Strength, and Compassion in Every Interaction At Grafton Integrated Health Network, we're guided by a shared purpose : helping individuals overcome barriers to live meaningful, fulfilling lives. As a Mental Health Technician, your meaningful impact comes through hands-on support, encouragement, and the daily care that fosters growth and stability. You'll thrive within a culture of teamwork and collaboration , surrounded by professionals who value your compassion and commitment. And because we care for you so you can care for others , we provide ongoing training, mentorship, and support to help you succeed. Join us
- and experience the deep fulfillment of knowing your work truly makes a difference!
Shifts Available:
Wednesday through Friday 1:30 pm- 10:30 pm and Saturday 8:30 am
- 9:30 pm Sunday 8:30 am
- 9:30 pm and Monday through Wednesday 1:30 pm
- 10:30 pm PRN Shifts available as well.
Essential Job Functions:
Health, Safety and Wellness of Clients Ensures medications are delivered accurately and on time. Provides for the well-being and safety of clients. Supports client health and hygiene. Utilizes infection control procedures. Reports serious incidents, participates in reviews and implements follow-up measures, as applicable. Individual Plan Implementation Knows the SNAP (strengths, needs, abilities and preferences), goals/objectives/outcomes and treatment strategies from the current Plans (Treatment Plan, IEP, ISP) of assigned clients. Promotes clients' achievement of behavioral goals by implementing the behavior strategies and teaching alternative behaviors, as indicated in the Treatment Plan/IEP/ISP. Actively instructs assigned clients so they can achieve education/residential goals and objectives or ID Waiver outcomes. Collects and documents behavioral and instructional data, accurately and reliably. Documents services delivered accurately and in a timely manner. Maintains a high level of engagement with and monitoring of clients. Implements planned activities throughout the workday. Provides a Supportive and Solution-Focused Environment Builds trusting, respectful relationships with clients and helps clients do the same. Demonstrates knowledge about the symptoms and supports associated with diagnoses of assigned clients and a trauma-informed care approach. Manages behavioral crisis safely. Collaborates with the Treatment Team to provide continuity of support and care, by communicating and contributing to team discussions and decisions. Exhibits exemplary customer service with guardians, agency personnel and visitors. Site Management- Housekeeping, Nutrition, Transportation, Finances Ensures a safe residence / classroom environment.
Minimum Qualifications:
Education Requirements:
High School Diploma and six months of direct care experience with children and/or adolescents or Associates degree and three months of direct care experience with children and/or adolescents or Bachelors degree in Human Service field Valid driver's license with an acceptable driving record. Demonstrates moderate computer skills- how to log-in, how to navigate the web for information, how to start and save document in Microsoft, and has basic keyboarding skills.
Shift Differentials:
$1.50/hr. weekday evenings & overnight from 3:30p- 7:00a & $3.
EMPLOYEE BENEFITS
Caring for You, So You can Care for Others Free meals during shift, as available Medical, dental and vision Flexible Spending & Health Savings Accounts Generous Paid Time Off plan & attendance incentives Employer Paid Life Insurance Employee Assistance Program (EAP) Short-term disability (STD) Long-term disability (LTD)Stronger Together:
Supporting Your Growth & Success Paid Career Development- we pay you while becoming certified in CPR, Ukeru (https://www.