Mental Health Tech - Adult Intensive Job Brattleboro area,Vermont USA,Healthcare

Position: Mental Health Tech - Adult Intensive - $4,000 Sign-On Bonus

Mental Health Tech

Mental Health Techs at the Brattleboro Retreat help meet the needs of children, adolescents and adults who have been hospitalized for mental health issues. For example, Mental Health Techs will:

provide direct supervision and patient support
engage patients in therapeutic activities
organize and run group programs.

Qualifications:

1. Bachelor's degree in a human service related field with an emphasis on behavioral sciences OR high school diploma and preferably 2 years (minimum 1 year) related experience, preferably in a psychiatric setting.

2. Excellent interpersonal skills to relate effectively with co-workers and all members of the treatment team.

3. Current active VT Nursing Assistant licensure preferred.

4. Must have valid driver's license without any record of motor vehicle violations or convictions limiting driving privileges. (See Human Resource Employment Policy for further details.)

5. Must be able to work on all inpatient units and residential areas to support hospital-wide staffing.

Additional Qualifications For Residential And ARCC Mental Health Tech Positions:

Bachelor's degree and 21 years of age and experience working with children and youth; OR High School Diploma or GED and 21 years of age and two years' experience interacting with children and youth.

Must have valid driver's license without any record of motor vehicle violations or convictions limiting driving privileges for day or evening shifts. Valid unrestricted driver's license is preferred for overnight shifts. (See Human Resource Employment Policy for further details.)

Days and nights available 36 hours/week