Mental Health Technician - PRN

Mental Health Technician – PRN

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Description

The Mental Health Technician (MHT) in our Children & Adolescence program participates in the direct care and plan implementation for clients, as prescribed by physician and treatment teams. The MHT provides supervision, safety and crisis management for the client population; completes documentation of client behavior and participation in programming; adheres to scheduled activities; serves as a role model for positive and mature behavior;

and utilizes proactive behavioral strategies to minimize client crisis and maximize success.

• Ensures the health, safety and wellness of clients.
• Supports client health and hygiene and utilizes infection control procedures.
• Reports serious incidents, participates in reviews and implements follow-up measures as applicable.
• Follows and administers the individual plan for clients, including understanding of SNAP, goals/objectives/outcomes and treatment strategies from current Plans (Treatment Plan, IEP, ISP).
• Collaborates with the Treatment Team to provide continuity of support and care, by communicating and contributing to team discussions and decisions.
• Promotes clients’ achievement of behavioral goals by implementing behavior strategies and teaching alternative behaviors indicated in the Treatment Plan/IEP/ISP.
• Actively instructs assigned clients so they can achieve education/residential goals and objectives or r outcomes.
• Collects and documents behavioral and instructional data accurately and reliably, documenting services delivered in a timely manner.
• Maintains high level of engagement with and monitoring of clients; implements planned activities throughout the workday.
• Provides a supportive and solution-focused environment through building trust, respect, and good relationships with clients.
• Manages behavioral crisis safely.
• Oversees site management, including housekeeping, nutrition, and transportation.
• Assists with purchases and is accountable for program and client money as applicable.

• Valid Driver’s License

• Must be at least 21 years of age.
• High School Diploma and at least six months of direct care experience with children and/or adolescents, or
• Associate’s degree and at least three months of direct care experience with children and/or adolescents, or
• Bachelor’s degree in a Human Service field.
• Demonstrates teamwork and commitment to the mission, vision, and values of Grafton.
• Exhibits exemplary customer service with guardians, agency personnel and visitors.

• Demonstrates moderate computer skills – login, web navigation for information, starting and saving a document in Microsoft Word, and basic keyboarding skills.

• Days / Evenings / Overnights

If you have issues applying or have any questions about this position, please reach out to us at hr
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Grafton is an equal employment opportunity employer and tobacco-free workplace.