Mental Health Technician - Direct Support Professional

Mental Health Technician

Support, Strength, and Compassion in Every Interaction

At Grafton Integrated Health Network, we’re guided by a shared purpose: helping individuals overcome barriers to live meaningful, fulfilling lives. As a Mental Health Technician, your meaningful impact comes through hands‑on support, encouragement, and the daily care that fosters growth and stability. You’ll thrive within a culture of teamwork and collaboration, surrounded by professionals who value your compassion and commitment. Because we care for you so you can care for others, we provide ongoing training, mentorship, and support to help you succeed.

• Wednesday through Friday 1:30 pm – 10:30 pm and Saturday 8:30 am – 9:30 pm
• Sunday 8:30 am – 9:30 pm and Monday through Wednesday 1:30 pm – 10:30 pm
• PRN shifts available as well

• 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.
• Utilizes infection control procedures.
• Reports serious incidents, participates in reviews and implements follow‑up measures, as applicable.
• Individual Plan Implementation
• 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 behavior strategies and teaching alternative behaviors, as 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.
• Documents services delivered accurately and in a timely manner.
• Maintains a high level of 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 and supports associated 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 homes, assists with meal preparation.
• Provides transportation / community mobility.
• Assists with purchases and is accountable for program and client money, as applicable.
• Teamwork and commitment to the mission, values and vision of Grafton
• Demonstrates knowledge of organization.
• Demonstrates the core values of personal integrity and accountability.
• Performs other duties, as assigned.

• Education Requirements:
  • High School Diploma and six months of direct care experience with children and/or adolescents
  • Associate’s degree and three months of direct care experience with children and/or adolescents
  • Bachelor’s degree in Human Service field
• Valid driver's license with an acceptable driving record.
• Demonstrates moderate computer skills – how to log in, navigate the web for information, start and save documents in Microsoft, and has basic keyboarding skills.
• Must be 19+ years of age.

• Starting at $18.15 up to $22.00/hour based on experience and qualifications plus opportunity for overtime and shift differentials.
• Depending on hours worked you may be eligible for Grafton’s shift differential that is currently being offered.
• Shift Differentials: $1.50/hr for weekday evenings & overnight from 3:30 p‑m to 7:00 a‑m and $3.00/hr for weekends starting Fri 3:30 p‑m through Mon 7:00 a‑m.

• Free meals during shift, as available
• Medical, dental and vision
• Flexible Spending & Health Savings Accounts
• Generous Paid Time Off plan & attendance incentives
• Employer Paid Life Insurance
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Short‑term disability (STD)
• Long‑term disability (LTD)

• Paid Career Development – we pay you while becoming certified in CPR, Ukeru, Mandt and other career training.
• 401(k), including an employer match up to $2,500 annually.
• Education Assistance up to $5,250 annually.
• As Grafton is a 501(c)(3) non‑profit, you may be eligible for federal student loan forgiveness.

If you have issues applying or have any questions about this position, please reach out to us at hr.

Grafton is an equal employment opportunity employer and tobacco‑free workplace.