What are the responsibilities and job description for the Assistant Mental Health Technician Manager position at Nexus Health Systems Ltd?
POSITION SUMMARY:
The Assistant Mental Health Technician (MHT) Manager supports the Mental Health Technician Manager in supervising, training, and coordinating the activities of the MHT team. The Assistant MHT Manager plays a vital role in onboarding new staff, orienting new residents, maintaining staffing coverage, and ensuring high-quality, trauma-informed care within a residential behavioral health treatment center for adolescents.
JOB-SPECIFIC RESPONSIBILITIES:
Staff Training and Preceptorship
• Act as a preceptor for all newly hired Mental Health Technicians and Lead Mental Health Technicians, providing structured orientation and support during onboarding.
• Assist with the continued education and ongoing training of all MHT staff under the direction of the MHT Manager.
Resident Orientation
• Conduct initial orientation for all new residents upon admission, including introducing residents to facility rules, daily schedules, behavioral expectations, and therapeutic milieu structure.
• Support special projects, safety initiatives, and residential events as assigned.
Supervisory Support
• Provide oversight and direction to MHTs and Lead MHTs when the MHT Manager is off-site or unavailable.
• Address immediate staffing, resident care, and milieu management needs as they arise.
Scheduling and Staffing Coordination
• Complete the weekly MHT schedule, considering staff availability, preferences, and program needs.
• Coordinate coverage for callouts, unscheduled absences, and PTO to ensure 24/7 staffing coverage.
Skills & Competencies
• Leadership and mentoring skills
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills
• Ability to coordinate scheduling and staffing coverage
• Crisis intervention and de-escalation skills
• Organizational and time management skills
• Commitment to ethical standards, teamwork, and quality care
• Maintains confidentiality of patient records.
• Complete all documentation as required or ensure the completion of all necessary documentation promptly and appropriately.
• Adheres to facility policies and procedures.
• Performs miscellaneous job-related duties as assigned.
POSITION QUALIFICATIONS:
EDUCATION:
• High school diploma or equivalent required; Associate’s or Bachelor’s degree in Psychology, Social Services, or related field preferred.
EXPERIENCE:
• Minimum of 2 years of experience as a Mental Health Technician or similar position in a behavioral health setting, with demonstrated leadership ability preferred.
• Knowledge of Texas HHSC licensing standards and Joint Commission Behavioral Health standards required.
• Knowledge of trauma-informed care and adolescent behavioral health principles.
• Strong understanding of therapeutic milieu management and behavioral intervention techniques.