What are the responsibilities and job description for the Mental Health Technician I position at Recovery Solutions?
You Matter
It’s more than a career. It’s a calling.
Everything we do is about taking care of people.
- Taking Care of Our Patients.
- Taking Care of Our People.
- Taking Care of Our Partners.
Perks and Benefits In addition to comprehensive benefits including medical, dental, vision, paid time off, and 401k, we foster a work, life balance for team members and their family to support physical, mental, and financial wellbeing, including:
- DailyPay, get no-fee, instant access to your earned pay!
- Tuition Assistance and dependent Scholarships
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP) including free counseling and health coaching
- Company paid life insurance
- Tax free Health Spending Accounts (HSA)
- Wellness program featuring fitness memberships and product discounts
- Preferred banking partnership and discounted rates for home and auto loans
*Eligibility for perks and benefits varies based on employee type and length of service.
Why Us
From top to bottom, we are a company of caregivers.
If there is one unifying characteristic of everyone at Recovery Solutions, it is the deep desire to make a difference by helping society’s most vulnerable and often overlooked individuals. Every day our team has the distinct honor and responsibility to show up with non-judgmental compassion to provide hope and healing to those who need it most.
For those of you whose calling it is to serve others, this is your moment. Your chance to join our family and be a part of our mission to care for those desperately in need, and to do your part to heal the world, one patient at a time.
How you make a difference
Be a Key Player in Transforming Lives as a Mental Health Technician (MHT)!
Are you passionate about helping others and creating a positive impact? As a Mental Health Technician (MHT), you’ll provide compassionate, hands-on care to individuals served, working under the guidance of licensed nursing staff. You’ll be an essential member of the treatment team, fostering a safe, supportive, and therapeutic environment while serving as a positive role model.
In this dynamic role, you’ll supervise individuals served in a treatment setting, maintain a secure and healing atmosphere, and effectively respond to crisis situations. If you’re ready to make a meaningful difference in the lives of others, this is the opportunity for you!
Key Responsibilities
Care and SafetyProvides care to individuals served with a focus on safety, patient rights, comfort, and maintaining a therapeutic environment under the direction of licensed nursing personnel.
Supervision and Behavior ManagementContributes to individual treatment plans through "line of sight" supervision, positive interaction, role modeling, scoring behaviors, and enforcing consequences or limits per program guidelines.
Crisis InterventionProvides crisis intervention by anticipating escalating behaviors, utilizing de-escalation techniques, following restraint protocols, and prioritizing safety concerns with neutral emotions.
Daily Living AssistanceAssists individuals served with activities of daily living, including nutrition, rest, exercise, and hygiene.
Facility Safety and MonitoringMaintains safety and security through close observation, proactive intervention in unsafe situations, and completing 15-minute safety checks with appropriate documentation.
Qualifications & Requirements
Education:
- Required: High school diploma or equivalent.
- Preferred: Associates degree from an accredited college or university in a human services field.
Experience:
- Preferred: Direct care experience in a mental health or forensic mental facility, security residence or facility. One (1) year direct care experience in a mental health or forensic mental facility, security residence or facility, if required by contract or site.
- Preferred: Healthcare, mental health or human services experience.
We are an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer
We are committed to fostering, cultivating, and preserving a culture of uniqueness.
We celebrate a variety of backgrounds and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.
We encourage you to apply! If you are excited about a role but your experience doesn’t seem to align perfectly with every element of the job description, we encourage you to apply. You may be just the right candidate for this, or one of our many other roles.
Deadline to apply to this position is contingent upon applicant volume. Those positions located in Colorado will have a specific deadline posted in the job description.
We are an Affirmative Action Employer in accordance with applicable state and local laws.
