What are the responsibilities and job description for the Mental Health Technician position at Cedar Ridge Behavioral Health Solutions?
The Academy at Cedar Ridge is hiring for Mental Health Technician to assist students in achieving identified goals or objectives as set forth in their treatment plan by developing and providing solution-focused interventions and emotional and behavioral management drawn from evidence-based psychotherapeutic treatments.
Qualifications: An individual in this position must be able to complete the above responsibilities on a daily basis. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required.
Education and/or Experience
- All Mental Health Specialists must be at least 21 years of age and must have completed high school or its equivalency
- An Associates degree in a social service field preferred but not required
- Prior experience working with substance abuse and/or mental health individuals
- Ability to work successfully in a team environment
- High-quality written and verbal skills
- A minimum of 3 years of relevant experience as determined by Cedar Ridge is required unless a bachelor’s or master’s degree in social work, psychology, nursing or human service-related field has been acquired.
Responsibilities:
- Facilitate group sessions with students.
- Coordinate supportive services for students.
- Provide in classroom behavioral redirection.
- Assist students with reaching educational and behavioral goals.
- Treatment planning. Participating in and utilizing strengths-based treatments/planning which may include assisting the individual and family members or other collaterals with identifying strengths and needs.
- Developing and providing solution focused interventions and emotional and behavioral management drawn from evidence-based psychotherapeutic treatments.
- Demonstrates an ability to provide and maintain client confidentiality and safeguard protected health information (PHI) in accordance with agency policies and procedures.
Offering competitive pay!
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $16.00 - $18.00 per hour
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- Dental insurance
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Vision insurance
Schedule:
- 8 hour shift
Work Location: In person
Salary : $16 - $18
