Assistant Mental Health Technician Manager

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.
  
  

Education

POSITION QUALIFICATIONS:

• 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.