Griffith Centers is Hiring a Residential Mental Health Technician - Evenings Near Colorado, CO
Job description Griffith Centers is hiring a Residential Mental Health Technician for the Residential Department as a full-time employee for the Evening Shift in Colorado Springs, CO. As the Residential Mental Health Technician, you will provide individual and group guidance services to residential clients with scholastic, educational, personal, and/or social issues. This role will be responsible for supervising clients during routine therapeutic living activities and will report to the Director of the Residential Program. Responsibilities:
Provide individual and group guidance services to residential clients with scholastic, educational, personal, and/or social issues
Supervise clients during routine therapeutic living activities to include recreational and leisure activities within the boundaries of behavior systems, policies and procedures, and clinical needs
Implement all relevant policies and procedures regarding routine lodge activities including but not limited to: clean up, laundry, personal hygiene, grooming, manners, etc.
Participates in and follows intervention protocols specific to Therapeutic Crisis Intervention (TCI) including and up to physical restraint
Assists in the transportation of clients as necessary per agency’s request as the Residential Mental Health Technician
Assists clients in treatment process to include social skills development, life skills development, and anger management
Mandatory Reporter of Abuse (reports any and all concerns related to client care, safety and protection)
Education and Experience Requirements:
Associate of Arts Degree or High School Diploma
Minimum 1 year of youth residential facility experience
Proof of COVID Vaccine is required - allowable exemptions may be considered
Able to effectively provide mental health services in a culturally and linguistically competent manner
Required to assist with physical management (Therapeutic Crisis Intervention)
Griffith Centers is a non-profit agency with the mission to provide community programs such as family preservation, day treatment, education and counseling services. We strive to provide healing and hope to both individuals and families from comprehensive and strength-based treatment. Our benefits include:
12 paid holidays, 10 Vacation Days (increases with every 2 years of service) and 48 hours of Personal Time per year
Three levels of medical plans to choose from (including a 100% company paid HDHP)
100% company-paid dental and vision care
Flexible and Health Spending Accounts
Participation in our 403B plan
Tuition reimbursement, $250 annual membership / license stipend, and $500 annual Professional Development / CEU stipend
Life / AD&D insurance, long term disability, and the option to purchase voluntary life insurance for spouse and children
Eligibility for Public Service Loan Forgiveness as an approved Non-Profit Employer
Work Schedule: **Will get 2 consecutive days off each week** M-T (2:00PM-10:00PM) W (1:00PM-10:00PM) TH (4:00PM-10:00PM) Fri (12:00PM-10:00PM) Sat & Sun (8am-3pm or 3pm-10PM) If you are interested in learning more about a career with Griffith Centers as a Treatment Mental Health Technician, apply today! Pay Rate: $17.00 - 18.00 per hour
** Hiring Bonus $100 after 30 days, $100 after 60 days and $100 after 90.**