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MENTAL HEALTH TECHNICIAN - RESIDENTIAL

KidsPeace Childrens Hospital

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Orefield, PA
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Requirements

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Valid Driver’s License

Job overview

The Mental Health Technician provides direct care, supervision, and safety for emotionally or behaviorally challenged children and adolescents in a residential setting, assisting with treatment plans, daily routines, transportation, and medication administration.

Skills & qualifications

RequiredNice to have

Skills

SupervisionSafety ManagementFirst AidMilieu ManagementFacilitationTreatment PlanningTransportationMedication Administration

Qualifications

High School Diploma or EquivalentAssociate’s or Bachelor’s Degree PreferredValid Driver’s LicenseMust Be 21+

Full job description

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.

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