What are the responsibilities and job description for the Mental Health Technician position at Crittenton Services?
Want to making a lasting impact? Crittenton offers the only licensed residential treatment program for pregnant and parenting girls in the state. While girls that are pregnant or parenting are the top priority for admissions, approximately 30% of girls come to the residential program solely for specialized behavioral health care in a gender-responsive, trauma-informed environment. We are dedicated to empowering young women by providing them with the tools and support they need to succeed. As part of our team, you'll have the opportunity to mentor, inspire, and guide young women to be the best versions of themselves. You'll work in a collaborative environment providing direct care and general supervision to our adolescent female clients.
Benefits for Full-Time Employees:
- BCBS Health Insurance (part-time employees who work at least 30 hours a week are eligible for health insurance)
- Dental and Vision Insurance
- Paid time off accrual per pay (80 hours in the first year 40 hours for long-term illness/bereavement use) PTO accrual amount increases with years of service with the agency!
- 10 days of Paid Holidays (including your birthday!)
- 401(k)
- Life Insurance Policy (paid 100% by Crittenton)
- Tuition Assistance Program
- Paid Training - with the ability to be promoted within!
- Employee Referral Program
- Employee Assistance Program
- Free meals depending upon your shift
Qualifications:
- High school diploma or GED (Bachelor’s level position available: Treatment Support Specialist starting at $15 per hour)
- Valid Driver's License (Class D)
- Must be 23 years or older per our WV residential licensing requirement
- Must pass a background/CPS check and drug screen
- Related experience in behavioral health or residential and/or group programs (not required)
Responsibilities:
- You will provide direct care and general supervision for our young females between the ages of 12-20. Our clients may be pregnant or parenting (typically 1/3) with their child while living at our residential facility.
- When needed, you will watch and take care of toddlers/infants and be a role model to help our young moms provide positive parenting skills.
- You will help teach our clients basic living skills such as doing laundry, making their bed, creating personal schedules for the week, helping with homework, etc.
- Depending upon your shift, you will go with our clients on outings, activities, and events. You will drive a company vehicle and help transport the clients as needed.
- You will supervise phone calls between our clients and their approved contact list.
- You can work overtime and be paid time and a half. If you work during a holiday you are paid double time!
- You will be required to attend agency trainings such as CPR/FA, Food Handler, trauma-informed training, etc. All of these trainings are free to you and will be organized by our HR department.
Shifts: We have day, afternoon and midnight ($1.00 shift differential) shifts; however, not all are available at all times.
*All direct care staff are also required to be on an “on-call” rotation | You are paid $50 extra per “on-call” day if you are not called in to work
Salary: $14.00 to $15.00 per hour
*If you have 2 years of proven behavioral health experience or have a bachelor's degree in psychology (or a related field), you can apply to be a Treatment Support Specialist and will start out at $15.00 per hour.
Do you want to learn more about Crittenton Services and our mission? Check out our company page at: https://www.indeed.com/cmp/Crittenton-Services,-Inc./about
Salary : $14 - $15
