MENTAL HEALTH TECHNICIAN - HOSPITAL

KidsPeace Childrens Hospital
Orefield, Pennsylvania, United States, 18069
Full-time

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.
  • Be available to work overtime on scheduled mandation days as per SOP.

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9 days ago
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