What are the responsibilities and job description for the Mental Health Technician - FT 1st Shift position at SOUTHWESTERN AND AFFILIATES?
Southwestern Behavioral Healthcare is seeking a dedicated and compassionate Full-Time Mental Health Technician to join our 1st Shift team. In this role, you will work within our Supervised Group living and/or residential dual diagnosis programs for adults, providing supervision, support, and skill-building assistance to help clients achieve their highest level of independence.
Starting Pay = $16 per hour
WHY WORK FOR SOUTHWESTERN?
- Affordable Health, Dental, Vision, and Voluntary Life Insurance that starts day ONE of employment for full-time employees!
- 401K Employer Contribution & Match
- Student Loan Assistance Program
- Physical & Financial Wellness Programs
- Generous Paid Time Off plan - for full-time employees
- Competitive Total Compensation Program
- Individualized orientation and training program
- We are GROWING!!
WHAT IS THIS POSITION RESPONSIBLE FOR?
- Mental Health Technicians work in a residential setting with individuals who have severe and persistent mental illness and/or substance use disorder to assist in developing recovery and independent living skills.
- We utilize a person centered approach to help residents reach their recovery goals.
- Mental Health Technicians are not responsible for hands-on care.
- We offer an individualized orientation program to help you learn how to effectively work with our residents that must be completed within six months of hire.
WHAT'S REQUIRED FOR THIS POSITION?
- High school diploma or GED required.
- Experience working with individuals having psychiatric conditions desirable.
- Work schedule: 40 hours per week
- Schedule 1st Shift: 7:00 AM - 3:00 PM
- Demonstrated proficiency with interpersonal and writing skills.
- Excellent communication, time management, and organizational skills.
- Must have valid driver's license and qualify for Company's vehicle liability insurance.
- Candidates must pass required background checks including county/state checks, sex offender registry check, and drug screen.
If you are interested in joining a fun, friendly, innovative team, apply today!
EOE/AA including Veterans and Disabled. Visit https://www.southwestern.org/diversity-inclusion to find out more about our DE&I initiatives.
If you are a person with a disability needing assistance with the application process, please call (812) 435-2057.
Salary : $16