Mental Health Technician-2nd Shift

Mental Health Technician-2nd Shift

We are seeking a compassionate, team-oriented individual to join our Crisis Center team as a Mental Health Technician-2nd shift! In this role, you'll support clients through the admission process, gather psychosocial histories, and accurately assess and document mental status and behavior. You'll assist with daily living activities, provide therapeutic and educational support, and help maintain a safe environment by monitoring client behavior.

As a vital member of our team, you will collaborate closely with staff to carry out daily unit functions, maintain strong working relationships, and ensure consistent communication across shifts. Knowledge of emergency protective custody (EPC), mental health board (MHB), and discharge processes is essential. Strong communication skills and professionalism are expected in all interactions with clients, team members, and external agencies.

Ability to lift 70 pounds in conjunction with proper person transfer and control techniques.

Qualifications:

High school graduate or equivalent with at least 6 months experience/education in the delivery of mental health services that include interacting with patients experiencing psycho-social problems, or any equivalent combination of training and experience. 2nd Shift- 2pm-10pm with Wednesday & Thursday off.

We value each Lancaster County employee and one way we demonstrate this is by providing an attractive and competitive total compensation package that adds value to our employees' professional and personal lives. The following benefits are available for this position:

• Pay increases are available upon completion of the 6-month new employee probationary period, and annually thereafter based on performance.
• We encourage a healthy work-life balance by offering 10 days of vacation leave and 13 days of sick leave that begin accruing upon hire plus 11 paid holidays and 20 hours of non-cumulative personal holidays per calendar year.
• All medical, dental, and vision benefits for you and your family begin the first of the month following hire, no need to wait!
• 30 days of Paid Parental Leave
• Employee Assistance Programs offering work/life services, wellness coaching, short-term counseling, legal assistance, and financial coaching.
• Up to 3 days of Funeral and Bereavement Leave
• $30,000 of Life Insurance
• 401(a) Retirement Plan. When you make an 8% contribution, the County will match your contribution 100%.
• Employer provided Post Employment Health Plan for eligible medical expenses
• Optional benefits include:
  Medical and/or Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts, Allstate Voluntary Plans, Supplemental Term Life, Deferred Compensation Plans