What are the responsibilities and job description for the Mental Health Rehab Technician MHRT position at New Communities Inc?
Description
New Communities is proud to have been named one of the 2024 and 2025 Best Places to Work in Maine. This recognition reflects our commitment to fostering a supportive, inclusive, and rewarding environment for our team members. Join our award-winning team!
There has never been a better time to start a career in healthcare! New Communities offers PAID TRAINING opportunities, tuition reimbursement, and hands on experience working in direct care. If you are looking to work as a caregiver who makes an impact on the lives of adults with mental health challenges while working in a rewarding environment, then we are looking for you to jumpstart your career in social services with New Communities!
The Role: As a Mental Health Rehabilitation Technician (MHRT), you will provide support to adults with persistent mental health challenges within a residential setting. Support consists of assisting clients to achieve their goals as established in a personal plan, encouraging change through a positive reinforcement approach, administering medication, and promoting and encouraging client community integration and inclusion. This opportunity includes attending and actively promoting recreational and social outings and activities with our clients using New Communities company vehicles for client transportation. An MHRT acts with the highest level of ethics and professional conduct to provide quality services with respect and compassion.
Pay rate ranging from $17.00 - $20.75/hr. Hiring immediately!
Mental Health Rehabilitation Technician (MHRT) Benefits:
- Paid training opportunities and certifications
- Same day pay option
- Health insurance
- Dental insurance
- Vision insurance
- Paid time off
- Tuition reimbursement up to $2000/year
- 403(b) Retirement Plan with 5% company match
- Wellness program including fitness reimbursement
- Birthday bonus
- Making a difference!
Part-time and Full-time MHRT direct care positions available in Biddeford, Maine.
Part-time schedule is Mon 6:45am-7pm and Wed 1pm-7pm (18.25 hours/week)
Full-time schedule is Thurs-Sat 6:45a-7p (36.75 hours/week)
Requirements
Mental Health Rehabilitation Technician Requirements:
- A high school diploma/GED
- Must be 18 years of age or over
- A valid driver's license is required
- Experience in direct care is preferred, but not required
- Must be able to communicate effectively with residents and coworkers whose primary language is English