Description

Christian Family Solutions is a faith-based, religious organization committed to our mission, healing and helping people in need through the ministry of Jesus Christ. As more and more people seek help with difficult issues, we want to be the counseling resource they turn to for hope, healing, and peace.

We are recruiting a full time Mental Health Technician to provide services in our STRONG program, which is a National Health Service Corps (NHSC)-approved site. STRONG stands for Successfully Treating and Reaching Our Next Generation. We chose this name because it expresses the values and mission of our program and organization. The STRONG program recognizes the unique value of each child and acknowledges that each child deserves a chance at a successful future. We are seeking applicants who are willing to provide mental services in a positive manner in a Christian work environment.

God has blessed us with an incredible privilege of healing and helping people in need. Click here to view a video about us. You’ll see what a privilege it is to call ourselves “Christian” and to reflect Christian love to everyone we serve.

What you will be doing

The Mental Health Technician will support psycho-educational group facilitation skills groups for clients admitted into our program while complying to safety and educational requirements in a professional manner. In addition, the Mental Health Technician will provide general client care, de-escalation services, and participate in clinic projects to improve professional skills and clinic operations. This position will also participate in clinical supervision meetings for professional and team improvement, as directed.

Quality mental health delivered with integrity is the first commitment we make to our clients. An additional commitment we make is to offer the option of Christian faith principles integrated with a client’s treatment, as needed and desired by the client. Research has proven that such faith-integrated treatment is effective and has longer lasting impact. It is an approach we are committed to delivering, and we train our staff to provide it. You will work in a unique environment where both your professional skills and your faith can grow.

Hours for this position are generally 7:00am-3:30pm or 7:30am-4:00pm, Monday - Friday.

Why work for Christian Family Solutions?

At Christian Family Solutions, you have the opportunity to work with a well-trained and equipped staff who are able to safely navigate their way through the mental health field. You will receive on the job training to ensure that you too, are well trained and equipped for this position. Christian Family Solutions will also provide training in the process of applying clinical treatment within a biblical worldview, regular in-service or continuing education opportunities, as well as regular supervision and consultation.

The applicant selected will be eligible for Christian Family Solutions’ full benefits package. This package includes health, dental, and vision insurance, short and long term disability, 401(K) plan and match policy, and PTO.

If you are motivated to assist clients in a comfortable, supportive, and Christ-centered atmosphere with a strong Christian Mission and Core Values, we want you to be a part of our team.

Requirements

• A minimum of a high school diploma required.
• Previous experience working with children with severe emotional/ behavioral disorders.
• Active member of a WELS or ELS or confessional Lutheran church preferred.
• Willingness to support the mission of Christian Family Solutions.
• Previous coursework or training on children with mental health/emotional disorders.
• Personal aptitude and life experience which suggest aptitude to provide positive and effective services for children with mental health disorders.
• Willing to uphold a biblical worldview in the clinical setting.