Mental Health Technician; MHT​/BHT

Responsibilities

As a Mental/Behavioral Health Technician at Benchmark, you will help young people who may be struggling with life or past trauma and abuse. You will provide empathy, trauma‑informed care, and engage adolescents in psycho‑educational groups, physical activities, therapeutic and scholastic assignments, and coach pro‑social skills by modeling healthy relationship building.

• Assist with psycho‑educational groups and physical activities.
• Support therapeutic and scholastic assignments.
• Coach pro‑social skills by modeling healthy relationship building.
• Provide compassionate listening and re‑direct negativity to ensure residents feel safe.
• Help promote self‑esteem through collaborative peer work.
• Ensure safety and supervision of residents with consistent engagement and routines.

Hourly rates from $17.00 to $22.00 per hour based on education and experience, plus additional pay of $2.00 to $4.00 per hour depending on shift.

• PM Shift – Tues‑Sat (2 pm‑10 pm): $2.00/hr differential Tues‑Thurs, $4.00/hr on Fri & Sat.
• Weekend Shift – Fri–Sat (6 am‑2 pm), Sun–Mon (2 pm‑10 pm) + 5th 8‑hr shift: $4.00/hr Fri/Sat/Sun, $2.00/hr Mon.
• Day Shift – Sun‑Thu (6 am‑2 pm): $4.00/hr differential on Sunday.

• Comprehensive paid training program.
• Full benefits coverage on the 31st day of employment.
• 40 hours paid time off by the 90th day of employment.
• Double time for holidays (the major
  6).
• Generous shift differential – additional pay per shift.
• Educational assistance reimbursement up to $3,000 tax‑free annually.
• 401(k) with company match plus discounted stock purchase plan.
• Free meals while at work and free parking.

• High School Diploma or GED required;
  Bachelor’s in a human services field preferred.
• Minimum age of 21 years.
• Must pass a criminal background check and drug screen.
• Resilient: able to manage stress in a dynamic environment.
• Consistent: dependable presence that residents can count on.

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