Mental Health Technician observes and assists assigned mental health patients and helps with daily living activities, therapeutic activities, and socialization. Responsible for the overall maintenance of a therapeutic environment in the psychiatric unit and to ensure the safety of patents and staff. Being a Mental Health Technician attends and participates in group therapy, in-service education, and staff meetings. Records information about patients including vital signs, weight, and demeanor. Additionally, Mental Health Technician may communicate with patients family as needed. Typically requires an associate degree or equivalent. Typically reports to a registered nurse (rn) or other supervisor. The Mental Health Technician works under moderate supervision. Gaining or has attained full proficiency in a specific area of discipline. To be a Mental Health Technician typically requires 1-3 years of related experience. (Copyright 2024 Salary.com)
Hiring Mental Health Technician | Mental Health Aides or Youth Care Aides to work directly with Adolescents in a residential mental health setting at Abraxas 1 in Marienville, Pennsylvania - starting pay is $18.00 per hour! Start a career that makes a difference in people's lives!
As a Mental Health Technician | Mental Health Aide, you will be part of a team providing medically necessary mental health treatment services and direct supervision to children and adolescents experiencing social, emotional, behavioral, and psychiatric problems, and/or experiencing chronic or acute mental disorders which require active treatment.
Salary: $18.00 per hour
Job Type: Full-time
Shift: 3PM - 11PM
Our workforce program provides additional opportunities for compensation outside of the 40-hour work week where a staff member may earn up to $300 per 4-hour shift.
Overtime opportunities available.
Abraxas Youth & Family Services is a national nonprofit human services provider dedicated to Building Better Futures for at-risk youth, adults, and families.
HELPING PEOPLE, HELPING FAMILIES, HELPING THE COMMUNITY
Benefits & Perks:
We provide a competitive and comprehensive benefits program that offers the protection, peace of mind and flexibility designed to support you both at home and at work.
In this Mental Health Aide role, you will:
Hiring Requirements:
Why Should You Consider Abraxas?
Equal Opportunity Employer
Abraxas Youth & Family Services, an affiliate of Apis Services Inc., offers a rewarding career for those passionate about making a difference in the lives of others. Abraxas is a great place to start your career whether you have a high school diploma or GED, military experience, some college, or a bachelor or advanced degree. If you are interested in counseling, juvenile justice, psychology, social work, teaching or just want to make a difference, we have a career path for you.
Apis Services, Inc. provides shared administrative services, including recruiting and onboarding new team members for over 30 for profit and non-profit organizations across the USA so they can focus on their all-important missions. Apis Services Inc. is a progressive corporation with over 3500 employees nationwide and growing.
Join Us in Building Better Futures!
Interested in joining our outstanding team? If you have any questions, you can contact us by email at recruiting@jobsatabraxas.org
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