Mental Health Technician

Mental Health Technician

Full Time, Non-Exempt (Monday to Friday, 8:30-2:30pm)

Location: Cherry Hill, NJ

Compensation Range: $21-22.00/per hour

Reports to: Transitions Program Supervisor

Position Summary: 

Mental Health Technicians play a vital role as integral members of the students' care team, offering direct support to those facing mental illness, emotional distress, or behavioral challenges hindering academic success. Services are provided within the school setting. 

Our Transitions program is for students in grades 9-12 who are unable to attend public school due to anxiety, depression, or other mental challenges. We offer a small group, center-based, home instruction program that includes individual and group counseling alongside an academic curriculum, designed to transition students back to school successfully. Our team is passionate, diverse, and dynamic, known for our collaborative spirit and unwavering commitment to high-quality, evidence-based practice.

Job Responsibilities: 

• Evaluate students' mental status, behavior, and mood.
• Execute treatment plans directed by mental health professionals.
• Offer emotional support and guidance, assisting students in applying coping mechanisms and managing symptoms.
• Maintain detailed records of student progress and observations in clinical documentation
• Uphold a safe and therapeutic environment, de-escalate crisis situations, and prioritize overall safety.
• Effectively collaborate with team members, including administrators, educators, clinical social workers, and counselors.
• Engage in ongoing training and professional development to stay abreast of best practices in mental health care.

Team:  

This role will be part of the clinical team, reporting to the Transitions Program Supervisor.

Basic Qualifications: 

• HSD Diploma required
• Experience working with mental health population or mood disorders
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills, fostering rapport and trust with students.
• Excellent observational and assessment skills.
• Compassionate and empathetic nature, driven by a genuine desire to help others.
• Strong problem-solving and conflict resolution skills.
• Ability to work effectively as part of a team and follow instructions.
• Strong attention to detail, ensuring accurate record-keeping.
• Physical stamina and the ability to perform some lifting and bending.

Benefits: 

Our benefit package includes medical, dental, and vision plans, vacation/sick pay, life insurance, short & long-term disability, access to EAP and discount plans, 401(k) retirement plan, and employee referral bonus plan.  

Who we are:   

First Children Services is comprised of a dedicated team of professionals committed to providing the very best services day in and day out. We integrate a variety of effective techniques along with family involvement to achieve optimum results. At First Children Services, children and their families with the most extraordinary challenges are met with compassion, dedication and determination.
 
EEO: First Children Services is an equal opportunity employer and provider. Our agency prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.  

First Children Services is committed to being an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) Employer and offers opportunities to all job seekers including individuals with disabilities.  If you need a reasonable accommodation to assist with your job search or application for employment, email us at recruitment@firstchildrenservices.com. In your email, please include a description of the specific accommodation you are requesting as well as the job title and requisition ID number of the position for which you are applying.