Mental Health Care Worker Jobs

Job Title: Psychiatric Technician Company: Spectrum Healthcare Resources Location: San Diego, CA Description: Job Description: Spectrum Healthcare Resources has an opportunity for a Psychiatric Technician at Naval Hospital Camp Pendleton in California. This full-time civilian position offers: Monday - Friday Hours , No Weekends or Holidays, Excellent Compensation and Benefits Area Benefits: Camp Pendleton is located in San Diego County, California. San Diego offers immense options for business and pleasure; you can visit the San Diego Zoo, SeaWorld, Balboa Park, the San Diego Sports Arena, or many of the other attractions San Diego has to offer. The city s also famous for its golf courses and was voted as "One of the Top 50 Golf Destinations in the World" by Golf Digest. The City's reservoirs also provide a variety of outdoor activities, such as boating, fishing, and hiking. Contact Information: For more information regarding the Psychiatric Technician position please contact: Tonya Coleman Phone: Register to View ext. 2304, Fax: Register to View , Register to View , www.spectrumhealth.com, EOE/AA/D

Job Title: THERAPIST- Licensed or License eligible Company: The Whitney Academy, Inc. Location: East Freetown, MA Description: About the Organization Whitney Academy Inc. is a residential facility serving adolescent boys with psychiatric diagnoses and histories of sexual behavior problems. We pride ourselves on being at the forefront of treatment methods and client care. Our clinical staff is present at conferences around the country and internationally. Come be a part of this growth-oriented environment! About the Position The Therapist is responsible for diagnosis, treatment planning, development and implementation of behavior programs, direct therapy services, consultation, and case coordination. The Therapist addresses the social, emotional & behavioral needs of students with intellectual deficits and a wide range of emotional/behavioral disorders that manifest themselves in self injurious, intrusive, violent & predatory patterns, particularly those of a sexual nature. He/she shall work closely with staff from the Education, Family Services, Residential & Medical Departments, as well as the Psychiatrist, and administrative personnel. Requirements We are seeking a Master's level therapist (licensed or license eligible) to provide individual and group psychotherapy, develop and maintain treatment plans with an interdisciplinary team and manage quarterly documentation. Examples of Additional Responsibilities: Make appropriate diagnostic assessments of students with behavioral, psychological and learning problems. As an interdisciplinary team member, develop and implement specific objectives & interventions for client treatment in the social/emotional/behavioral domains and complete all required progress reports. Ensure that all assessments and behavior programs are duly recorded, disseminated, and interpreted to all relevant staff or other parties. Provide intense therapy and social skills training on a group and individual basis to assigned caseload as required. Provide liaison services to agencies, clinics, court officials and families pertaining to risk levels, status & treatment needs of individual students. Education: Minimum of a Master's Degree in Clinical or Counseling Psychology or the equivalent. Must be eligible for or hold MA licensure as a Licensed Mental Health Clinician (LMHC). Benefits Include: * Fully Paid employee * Medical and Dental * Yearly merit increases * 2 weeks paid vacation per year paid holidays * Fully Paid Life and Disability Insurances Contact: The Whitney Academy, Inc. Attn: Human Resources P.O. Box 619 East Freetown, MA 02717 Phone: Register to View Ext. 220 Fax: Register to View

Job Title: Behavioral Health Clinician I Company: Sitka Counseling & Prevention Services Location: Sitka, AK Description: Conducts client screening and assessment to diagnose and recommend treatment services per State requirements/DSM-IV criteria including the completion of a comprehensive written assessment summary Coordinates client intake and ensures procedures for admission to the program are completed in a timely manner Develops problem list and treatment plans with the client/case manager, identifying treatment goals and strategies to achieve them Reviews treatment plans, documents progress toward goals in clinical progress notes, and assesses progress toward goals revising the treatment plans as necessary to facilitate client change process Conducts group, individual, and family clinical services per clinical need. Facilitates family/significant other involvement in the clients treatment process including provision of family therapy as needed - Working knowledge of domestic violence, trauma, and effect on mental health/addiction treatment Working knowledge and ability to appropriately utilize the contributions of various mental health/addiction philosophies, counseling models, and treatment practices as they apply to providing mental health and substance abuse counseling to individuals, groups, families, couples, and significant others Provides mental health/substance abuse education to clients, families, and community groups as assigned, preparing outlines and handout materials as necessary Liaisons with referral resources and other agencies in the community to maintain cooperative working relationships with community service providers Participates in interagency and intraagency treatment team meetings and all scheduled staff meetings as needed Maintains strict client confidentiality and obtains appropriate releases of information as needed Ensures continuing care and discharge planning including referrals to appropriate services and the completion of a comprehensive discharge summary. Facilitates referral to/client's utilization of available support systems and community resources to meet needs identified in clinical evaluation and/or treatment planning Participates in continuing education to maintain licensure/certification and advance knowledge/skill level Assists Clinical Director in developing and implementing program policies, procedures, and standards to ensure the effective delivery of mental health and substance abuse services Assists Clinical Director in recruiting and hiring staff; trains, supervises, and evaluates case managers/technicians; and completes appropriate employee performance reviews in a timely manner Utilizes crisis intervention skills to respond to client needs during acute stress including ability to screen for suicide risk and mental health functioning Ensures program staff maintain concise clinical records that comply with State and Federal regulations in a timely manner Oversees staff schedule to ensure appropriate level of services are maintained Participates in quality improvement measures, in-service trainings, compiles data, and completes reports as assigned Seeks out and participates in weekly clinical supervision with Clinical Director Adherence to ethical and behavioral standards of conduct and continuing professional development Ensures timely completion of client billing and addresses financial responsibility with clients as needed Role models effective problem solving, communication, and conflict resolution skills to all clients and staff while promoting a positive peer culture Ability to work in a team oriented environment and practice conflict resolution skills as needed to maintain an effective working relationship with co-workers/supervisors - Maintains a professional organized work space

Job Title: Residential Assistants Company: Youth Consultation Service Location: Various Locations, NJ Description: Seeking an applicant to be available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week to substitute or supplement childcare staff in the residential and in-community programs throughout the Northern Region; and when working as an RA, to provide quality daily care and supervision of assigned clients; when working as a Senior RA to oversee subordinate child care worker/residential assistant staff in the absence of Supervisors; and when working as a Supervisor to oversee subordinate child care worker and residential assistant staff to ensure they provide quality daily hands-on care and supervision of assigned clients. Must have and maintain a Driver license and must be willing to obtain a CDL license within 90 days, and (2) two years psychiatric experience working with children in a group setting, H.S. Diploma/G.E.D. College preferred. Must be willing to commute to different residential programs in the Northern Region area. YCS-Various Locations. Newark New Bruswick Farmingdale Hackensack Jersey City Voorhess Vineland All new hires are required to attend a week orientation: Monday through Friday 8:45am-4:00pm, upon hire. To apply visit the YCS website at www.ycs.org under employment opportunities. EEO

Job Title: Behavioral aid or psych tech, private Company: Location: Kailua, HI Description: Seeking experience with behavior cases in teens or adults. For autistic low functioning but still learning teen. This is a full time job and required being a live in at least part time. Private room and bath. Job requires strress management and behavior intervention as our team will train you. Positive behavior methods are used. Individual cannot have a second job as hours need to be somewhat flexible. Overnights are required several times per month. Cheerful attitude and confidence are what wee are looking for. Maritial arts training a plus. Need to be healthy and strong and not prone to a lot of colds and flu. Personal meals, exercise, trips in car., female personal hygene. Clients is still attending high school so some shifts will be split. Good driving record, references will be checked. Possible long term contract for person willing to travel with family to mainland within the year and stay for an additional time period.

Job Title: Psychiatric Technician LPT PT Company: Location: Fresno, CA Description: CareerStaff Unlimited is the largest national company in the top 3 providers for the new correctional Psych Tech contract throughout most of the Central Valley. We have made huge strides at recruiting top talent for many locations. Do not be left out! Work for a premier company with many premier benefits: Flexibility: Full 40+ hour schedules based on your availability Coverage: W2 employer covering all your insurances; Medical / Dental benefits available for full time Financial Stability: Backed by a billion dollar parent organization Security: Prime positioning on the matrix ensures YOU get scheduled before THEY do! Experience: Experienced staff with many years working corrections to help guide you through this new contracting period (NO TEMPS HERE!) Requirements: 12 months of recent LPT experience Current CPR Desire to work and be a part of a team atmosphere! Call, email, text, fax, facebook, or stop by to contact us ASAP! CareerStaff Unlimited, Inc. Central California ph Register to View fx Register to View Rick Gonzalez Area Manager

Job Title: Mental Health Tech #130 Company: Universal Health Services Location: Radcliff, KY Description: The Mental health Technician is responsible for performing delegated assignments to meet the age specific physical, social, and behavioral needs of the patients. The MHT provides routine non-acute physical, behavioral, and mental care to the patient on the milieu under the direction of licensed staff.Requirements EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE: Must be a high school graduate or general education degree. Experience in direct patient care and/or completion of Nursing Assistant training/previous psychiatric experience preferred.REASONING ABILITY: Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral or diagram form. Ability to deal with problems involving several variables in many different situations.LANGUAGE SKILLS: Must be able to read and comprehend simple instructions, short correspondence, and memos. Ability to write simple correspondence. Ability to effectively communicate with the nurse supervisor, nurse, peers, clinicians, and physicians.MATHEMATICAL SKILLS: Ability to add and subtract two digit numbers and multiply and divide simple numbers. Must be able to gauge and understand temperature and other vital signs dealing with numerical information.PHYSICAL DEMANDS: The physical demand as described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable the individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit; use hands; use fingers; reach with hands and arms; talk and hear; and requires close vision. The employee is occasionally required to stand and walk. The employee may participate in physical restraint of patients.The employee may participate in physical restraint of patients..WORK ENVIRONMENT: The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.To submit your application for this job, select how you heard about the job and then click the "Submit Your Application" button below.Please refer to job code 29422 when responding to this ad.

Job Title: Mental Health Tech Company: Location: Las Vegas, NV Description: Seven Hills Behavioral Institute is looking for a Mental Health Tech. Must have at least 1 year experience and must know how to perform vitals. To apply, email resume to Register to View

Job Title: Tech - Mental Health - Maternal Addiction - PRN * Company: HCA Location: South Florida, FL Description: The Mental Health Technician position requires the ability to communicate information in a written and auditory fashion. The ability to interact with the public and clinical staff is also required. Written, telephone and manual dexterity skills are required for this position.QualificationsEducation1. Bachelors Degree in Psychology (or related field) preferred.2. Associates Degree in Psychology (or related field) plus experience.B. Experience1. Two years experience in inpatient Maternal Addiction preferred.Please refer to job code 860028 when responding to this ad.

Job Title: MENTAL HEALTH TECHNICIAN Company: Location: Annapolis, MD Description: Andrews Air Force Base, MD Mental Health Technician Full Time Position Providing Civilian Services at this Military Medical Treatment Facility. Qualifications: Knowledge. Knowledge is mandatory of: psychiatry, psychology, social work, family advocacy, and nursing principles, procedures and theories; confidentiality and legal aspects of patient care; understanding of medical, nursing, and mental health terminology; psychopathology; adjustment mechanisms; substance abuse pathology; 12 core functions for substance abuse counselor certification; combat and disaster casualty care management; communication processes; critical incident stress management debriefings, specialized mental health and nursing treatment techniques; anatomy and physiology; deviant and unacceptable behavior; principles of interpersonal relationships; counseling and interviewing techniques; diagnostic nomenclature; psychopharmacology; administration and scoring of psychological tests; medical and mental health ethics; medical and clinical records administration; principles of milieu therapy. Education. For entry into this specialty, completion of high school is mandatory. Completion of college courses in psychology, social or behavioral sciences such as psychology, counseling, substance abuse treatment, sociology, and marriage and family is desirable. Training. Completion of a civilian or military mental health service course is desired. Experience. Experience administering, scoring, and reporting psychological test results; interviewing patients to obtain biopsychosocial history, personal information; and assisting professional staff to carry out prescribed treatment plan. Also, experience conducting briefings, performing or supervising psychological test administration; and interviewing, and assisting in patient treatment, or substance abuse prevention and counseling. Absence of any speech impediment, and ability to read aloud and speak distinctly. No record of emotional instability, personality disorder, or unresolved mental health problems. Candidates Please Send Resumes by Email to: Register to View or Fax to: Register to View RLM Services, Inc. EOE