Weekend Mental Health Technician

Job Category: Direct Support Professional

Requisition Number: WEEKE
003626

• Posted :
  September 24, 2026
• Part-Time
• On-site

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• Pay or shift range: $21.15 USD to $25 USD
  The estimated range is the budgeted amount for this position. Final offers are based on various factors, including skill set, experience, location, qualifications and other job-related reasons.

Weekend PRN Mental Health Technician
Up to $25/hour | Weekend Premium Included

Make Your Weekdays Yours. Make a Difference on Weekends.

Looking for a flexible weekend opportunity that works around your life? Join Grafton as a Weekend Mental Health Technician and spend your weekends making a meaningful difference in the lives of children and young people—while keeping your weekdays open for family, school, another job, or the things that matter most to you.

Join us - and experience the deep fulfillment of knowing your work truly makes a difference!
Be part of a team that leads with heart and grit, the Grafton way!

Choose the schedule that works for you:

• Minimum commitment of 2 weekend shifts plus availability for one additional weekend shift per month*
  • Work one weekend shift twice a month or both shifts in one weekend
  • Choose available 12 hour shifts or 8 hours with day/evening shift options
• Additional shifts may be available based on program needs

Job Summary

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 the scheduled activities; serves as role model for positive and mature behavior;

utilizes proactive behavioral strategies to minimize client crisis and maximize success. Reports to a Residential Manager, Program Support Supervisor or Residential Administrator.

Essential Job Functions:

Health, Safety and Wellness of Clients

• Ensures medications are delivered accurately and on time.
• Provides for the well-being and safety of clients.
• Supports client health and hygiene.
• Reports serious incidents,participatesinreviewsand implements follow-up measures, as applicable.
• Knows the SNAP(strengths, needs, abilities and preferences), goals/objectives/outcomes and treatment strategies from the current Plans (Treatment Plan, IEP, ISP) of assigned clients.
• Promotes clients’ achievement of behavioral goals by implementing the behaviorstrategies and teaching alternative behaviors, asindicatedin the Treatment Plan/IEP/ISP.
• Actively instructs assigned clients so they can achieve education/residential goals andobjectivesor r outcomes.
• Collects and documents behavioral and instructional data, accurately and reliably.
• Documents servicesdeliveredaccurately andin a timely manner.
• Maintainsa high levelof engagement with and monitoring of clients.
  
  Implements planned activities throughout the workday.

Provides a Supportive and Solution–Focused Environment

• Builds trusting, respectful relationships with clients and helps clients do the same.
• Demonstrates knowledge about the symptoms andsupportsassociated with diagnoses of assigned clients and a trauma-informed care approach.
• Manages behavioral crisis safely.
• Collaborates with the Treatment Team to provide continuity of support and care, by communicating and contributing to team discussions and decisions.
• Exhibits exemplary customer service with guardians, agency personnel and visitors.

Site Management – Housekeeping, Nutrition, Transportation, Finances

• Ensures a safe residence / classroom environment.
• Assures a clean and organized residence/classroom.
• Promotes good nutrition and, in group…