Mental Health Technician (Child & Adolescent)

Description

Christian Family Solutions is a faith-based, religious organization committed to our mission, healing and helping people in need through the ministry of Jesus Christ. As more and more people seek help with difficult issues, we want to be the counseling resource they turn to for hope, healing, and peace. God has blessed us with an incredible privilege of healing and helping people in need. Click here to view a video about us. You’ll see what a privilege it is to call ourselves “Christian” and to reflect Christian love to everyone we serve.

Do you enjoy making a meaningful difference the lives of children? Join our team as a part-time Mental Health Technician to provide services within our STRONG program.

STRONG stands for Successfully Treating and Reaching Our Next Generation. We chose this name because it expresses the values and mission of our program and organization. The STRONG program recognizes the unique value of each child and acknowledges that each child deserves a chance at a brighter future. We are seeking applicants who are willing to provide mental services within a positive, Christian work environment.

The Mental Health Technician will support psycho-educational group facilitation skills groups for clients admitted into our program while complying to safety and educational requirements in a professional manner. In addition, the Mental Health Technician will provide general client care, de-escalation services when challenging behaviors arise, and participate in clinic projects to improve professional skills and clinic operations. This position will also participate in clinical supervision meetings for professional and team improvement, as directed.

Quality mental health delivered with integrity is the first commitment we make to our clients. An additional commitment we make is to offer the option of Christian faith principles integrated with a client’s treatment, as needed and desired by the client. Research has proven that such faith-integrated treatment is effective and has longer lasting impact. It is an approach we are committed to delivering, and we train our staff to provide it. You will work in a unique environment where both your professional skills and your faith can grow.
 

Hours for this position are 7:00am-3:30pm or 7:30am-4:00pm, Thursday & Friday. Additional hours available Wednesdays from 11:30am-3:30pm.

At Christian Family Solutions, you have the opportunity to work with a well-trained and equipped staff who are able to safely navigate their way through the mental health field. You will receive on the job training to ensure that you too, are well trained and equipped for this position. Christian Family Solutions will also provide training in the process of applying clinical treatment within a biblical worldview, regular in-service or continuing education opportunities, as well as regular supervision and consultation.

This part-time role offers our 401(k) plan and match policy.
 

If you are motivated to assist clients in a comfortable, supportive, and Christ-centered atmosphere with a strong Christian Mission and Core Values, we want you to be a part of our team.

Requirements

• A minimum of a high school diploma required.
• Previous experience working with children with severe emotional/ behavioral disorders.
• Active member of a WELS or ELS or confessional Lutheran church preferred.
• Willingness to support the mission of Christian Family Solutions.
• Previous coursework or training on children with mental health/emotional disorders.
• Personal aptitude and life experience which suggest aptitude to provide positive and effective services for children with mental health disorders.
• Willing to uphold a biblical worldview in the clinical setting.