Mental Health Technician

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Are you passionate about serving in an environment of shared purpose and shared goals while driving the ARC mission and values to excellence for our clients, patients and team members? ARC has been leading the way and has become one of the fastest growing healthcare systems in Kentucky (and beyond!) in addiction treatment, mental health services and improving lives by creating opportunities for people to discover hope and live their God-given destiny!

ARC is ready to offer you “The B.E.S.T. of ARC” (Balance, Energy, Safety, Training) on day 1 when you enter through our doors. ARC is a thriving, dynamic, and fast-paced healthcare system environment where compassion, accountability, respect for the dignity of life, entrepreneurship, and stewardship are key elements of every thing we do!

We are hiring a part-time mental health technician for our growing team who can transition to full-time work once the program is established. The Mental Health Technician (MHT) will assist licensed behavioral health professionals in the delivery of psychiatric rehabilitation services within the Therapeutic Rehabilitation Program (TRP) at the Pioneer Rural Health Clinic. The primary focus of this role is to support individuals diagnosed with a Serious Mental Illness (SMI) in improving their daily living skills and overall functioning. The MHT will facilitate group and individual teaching sessions, provide direct support to clients, and contribute to a safe and therapeutic environment. This position requires in-person, on-site presence in Louisa, KY.

Key Responsibilities:

• Assist licensed behavioral health professionals in the implementation of individualized treatment plans for clients with SMI
• Conduct group and individual teaching sessions focused on:
• Routine daily living skills (e.g., hygiene, meal preparation, budgeting)
• Self-monitoring of symptoms and medication side effects
• Emotional regulation skills
• Interpersonal skills and social interaction
• Provide direct support and supervision to clients, ensuring their safety and well-being
• Observe and document client behavior, progress, and participation in activities
• Assist in creating and maintaining a therapeutic and supportive environment
• Participate in team meetings and case conferences
• Follow all clinic policies and procedures, including confidentiality and reporting requirements
• Other duties as assigned by the supervising licensed behavioral health professional
  
  

The above is intended to be a general outline of job duties and not a complete list.

Key Experience and Education Needed:

• High school diploma or equivalent required
• Experience working with individuals with mental illness preferred but not required
• Ability to communicate effectively and work collaboratively with clients and team members
• Strong interpersonal skills and empathy
• Ability to maintain confidentiality and adhere to ethical standards
• Must be able to work on-site in Louisa, KY
  
  

Other Qualifications to be Considered:

• Demonstrates excellent interpersonal skills within the facility and with the public
• Strong organizational and interpersonal skills
• Proficient in all Microsoft Office applications
• Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making skills
• Detail-oriented and persuasive
• Demonstrates the ability to be flexible, organized, and function under stressful conditions
• Supports and maintains a culture of safety and quality
• Ability to coordinate and manage multiple tasks
• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision
• Ability to prioritize work and work-related responsibilities
• Ability to maintain confidentiality and handle crisis situations in a calm and supportive manner
• Participate in staff and state regulatory training as required
• Adhere to program policies and procedures while maintaining a professional code of ethics
  
  

ARC full-time employees enjoy very attractive benefits packages for employees and their families to include health, dental, vision, life insurance, a wide array of ancillary insurance products for life’s needs, 401(k) plan with company matching and to ensure the work-life balance - generous paid vacation, sick, holiday and maternity/paternity leave policies.

Come join ARC and transform lives anchored in strong family relationships, social responsibility and meaningful career paths by empowering our nationally recognized crisis to career model!

Addiction Recovery Care, LLC and its affiliated entities are an equal opportunity employer.

ADA Disclaimer: In developing this job description care was taken to include all competencies needed to successfully perform in this position. However, for Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) purposes, the essential functions of the job may or may not have been described for purposes of ADA reasonable accommodation. All reasonable accommodation requests will be reviewed and evaluated on a case-by-case basis.

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