The Mental Health Technicians’ responsibilities include the following:

· Provide positive and role modeling to the residents. Model and teach appropriate life skills to the residents.

· Conduct direct observation rounds during assigned shift and document patient’s behavior.

· Promote daily living skills through assignment, and supervision of tasks.

· Conduct individual and group activities and programs.

· Orient the patients to the unit and assist them with the discharge process too.

· Assist them with verbal de-escalation when a resident is agitated.

· Accompany them to unit, mealtime, outdoor/indoor recreation, and education activities.

· Provide a safe, clean, and therapeutic environment.

Qualified candidates for Mental Health Technician should have the following:

· Education: High School Degree or equivalent, Bachelor's Degree preferred.

· Experience: At least one (1) year experience in a children’s services program or residential setting or has completed two (2) years of college in social sciences.

· Additional Requirements: Valid State Driver’s License. Able to successfully complete CPR and Crisis Prevention Intervention Training during New Hire Orientation.