What are the responsibilities and job description for the Mental Health Technician position at Copper Hills Youth Center?
Experience preferred, but not necessary. Copper Hills Youth Center provides paid training to employees.
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Copper Hills Youth Center is a 24/7 secure residential treatment center (behavioral health) for male and female adolescents aged 12 through 17. We counsel, teach and mentor students who have psychiatric disorders. Our goal is to provide treatment that results in positive changes, allowing these youth to return to their families and communities.
Behavioral Health Technicians serve as a positive role model for youth while providing close supervision and documenting behaviors. Must be a team player and recognize the importance of this position to positive student outcomes. Will ensure that students are meeting defined daily goals, including hygiene, unit activities, education & therapy meetings, etc. Will intervene during student crisis as necessary by using verbal de-escalation skills and other personal safety techniques. Facilitation of group interactions and ensuring students are behaving according to standards. By using positive verbal skills, educate students on appropriate behavior and possible consequences, and enact consequences if needed.
The shifts for Behavioral Health Technicians are:
AM:
Sunday - Thursday 7am - 3pm
Tuesday - Saturday 7am - 3pm
Friday, Saturday, Sunday, Monday 7am to 3pm
Swing:
Sunday - Thursday 230pm - 1030pm
Tuesday - Saturday 230pm - 1030pm
Friday, Saturday, Sunday, Monday 230pm to 1030pm
Grave:
Sunday - Thursday 1030pm - 7am
Tuesday - Saturday Grave shift - 1030pm to 7am
Friday, Saturday, Sunday, Monday - 1030pm - 7am
Generous shift differentials are offered for Weekend, Swing and Grave shifts.
Starting Wage is $17 hourly plus shift differentials when applicable.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: From $17.00 per hour
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- Dental insurance
- Employee assistance program
- Flexible spending account
- Health insurance
- Health savings account
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Professional development assistance
- Referral program
- Tuition reimbursement
- Vision insurance
Work Location: In person
Salary : $17