Mental Health Technician Jobs

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: 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: 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: 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: Overnight Mental Health Worker Company: Arbour HRI Hospital Location: Brookline, MA Description: We are seeking caring individuals with educational degree's in behavioral health, or college students seeking a degree in the human services field for positions as Mental Health Workers. Duties include monitoring patient safety, co-leading therapy groups, assisting with group programs and activities in the milieu for hospitalized behavioral health patients. Facility Information: Arbour-HRI Hospital is a 68-bed psychiatric facility with adult inpatient services and several partial hospitalization programs located in Brookline. Specialty programs include The Triangle Program, which provides partial hospitalization for gay/bisexual/transgender/lesbian men/women with addictions, mental illnessor trauma history. The Center for Women's Development offers inpatient and partial hospitalization services to women who are suffering from trauma or eating disorders. Requirements Candidates must have excellent interpersonal skills, physical fitness and be comfortable working with patients in acute psychiatric distress. Bachelors in Psychology field preferred.

Job Title: Mental Health Worker (BHC48) Company: Kaiser Permanente Location: Santa Clara, CA Description: Want to know more about what it's like to work at Kaiser Permanente? Click here to listen to what our employees and leader have to say. Job ID:035922 Company Name:Kaiser Permanente Job Category:Healthcare Location:Santa Clara, CA Position Type:Part-Time, Temp Experience:5-10 Years Experience Date Posted:July 29, 2010 Mental Health Worker (BHC48) The Mental Health Worker provides support to ensure both the psychiatric and physical nursing care needs of patients are met. These staff members have an essential role in promoting and maintaining a healthy, safe, and therapeutic treatment setting that allows the recovery process to occur within the individual. This includes functioning as a member of the health care team and evaluating, intervening and providing therapeutic one to one interaction to patients using the Wellness and Recovery Philosophy. The Mental Health Worker provides direct care to patients on the unit and participates in observing, recording and reporting patient behaviors. Under the direction of the leadership of the facility, these individuals are responsible to ensure the unit is safe and patients are actively participating in the program. Essential Functions: - Responsible for initiating, observing, documenting and communicating the needs of the patient in order to ensure safety on the unit. This may include, but is not limited to, Line of Sight precautions or one on one supervision of the patients as clinically indicated and assigned. Requires critical judgment and communication to staff in a timely manner in order to ensure appropriate intervention of Clinical involvement. - Facilitates and/or co-facilitates groups with other members of the team based upon training and level of competence - Assist in ensuring patients are maintaining activities of daily living including feeding, hygiene and ambulating. - Thorough knowledge of treatment philosophy, treatment goals, policies, rules and regulations must make independent judgments in the course of providing basic patient care activities, which include but may not be limited to orienting the patient to the unit, taking vital signs, meal observations and other critical patient care activities designed to ensure safe patient care. - Participates in the treatment planning process and supports the implementation of the treatment plan on the unit with patient. - Assists in the delivery of physical care as needed and performs other related duties as assigned - Perform other related duties as necessary - The State of California Welfare and Institutions Code 5405 states that criminal background checks (LiveScan Service) must be conducted upon employment of any direct care staff or direct services supervisor at a Mental Health Rehabilitation Center 9MHRC or Psychiatric Health Facility (PHF) which is licensed by the Department of Mental Health (DMH) . Applicants must be cleared through Criminal Records Background Checks completed by the Dept. of Justice (DOJ) prior to start date. Qualifications: Basic Qualifications: - Associate's Degree or an equivalent of two years college course work in nursing, the social or behavioral sciences - Current BLS certification required vMinimum 6 months experience in a psychiatric hospital or psychiatric health facility or in delivery of direct patient care as Mental Health Worker or equivalent of two years experience within the last five years. - Associate's Degree or an equivalent of two years college course work in nursing, the social or behavioral sciences - Six months experience in a psychiatric hospital or psychiatric health facility or in delivery of direct patient care as Mental Health Worker or equivalent of two years within the last five years. - Demonstrated skills and ability to care for acutely mentally ill individuals - Knowledge of the challenges involved in management of the acute or chronically mentally ill patient and possible associated behaviors - Ability to communicate effectively both verbally and in writing including computer skills - Knowledge of basic mental health functions, such as assisting with activities of daily living, obtaining vital signs, documentation observations - Ability to relate empathetically to adult psychiatric patients - Bilingual skills preferred - Knowledge of treatment philosophy, treatment goals, policies, rules and regulations related to patient care as well as interest in working in a recovery promoting environment using a Wellness/Recovery Model preferred - Knowledge of the principles involved in the treatment, interventions, and procedures provided by the service preferred - Knowledge of the medical terminology used in psychiatric care of patients preferred - Must be willing to work in a Labor Management Partnership environment Preferred Qualifications: - Current knowledge and/or willingness to obtain current knowledge of assessment/treatment best practices and of government/regulatory directives and of LPS Act/Mental Health Law. Schedule: Week 1 & 3:Mon, Tue, Sat; Week 2 & 4: Sun, Thu, Fri

Job Title: Psychiatric Technician Company: Location: Bakersfield, CA Description: SCHEDULE: Contract/Per Diem. Work hours are flexible as you would have to visit the office after your regular job to take care of your responsibility. You decide your schedule of the bulk of the work. Minimum expectation is a visit to the office 2-3days in a work week and one weekend day for 1-2 hrs each day. It is like a MOONLIGHTING job! LICENSURE/CERTIFICATION: Current Licensure/Registration with State of CA as Psychiatric Tech and valid BLS. JOB DESCRIPTION: We are looking for a Part Time Psychiatric technician to handle: Patient messages, and use integrated electronic medical record system to interact with our doctors, call in prescription refills as neccessary as approved by our doctors. Child patients are seen in the evenings 5:30 to 7:30 PM four days a week and on Saturdays 9 AM to 2 PM. It is not necessary to be there for patient visit but for follow up courtesey calls and messages as determined by the doctor. We have three Doctors all part time and a low but increasing patient load, therefore initial work load may not be that high, likely to increase over next 6-12 months. Our Medical assistant does most of the scheduling, basic vitals, BMI, and reception and billing work. Though mental issues varies by patient, our psychiatric technicians must be able to provide any care that is required. In addition tech would play an integral part of patient education about psychiatric symptom management. Additionally, they may be involved in the administration process like respond to patient understanding of how the office bills, what the doctors do for the services that is if patient family has some questions before or after the appointments (specially acting as a back up to our medical assistant). You may interact with the patient?s family in providing status updates, therefore be familiar with HIPPA compliance issues. Location: Stockdale Hwy, Central Bakersfield Compensation: Competitive, commensurate with experience. Expect somebody already in a job who wants to work this extra job This is a contract job paid all cash with you taking care of self-emloyed taxes or as a W-2; no health insurance is provided.

Job Title: Psychiatric Tech Company: Location: Fresno, CA Description: Star Nursing is a Temporary Staffing/Recruiting firm for Nurses and Medical Professionals. DEPARTMENT: California State Correctional System LOCATION: Northern/Southern, CA SCHEDULE: Contract/Per Diem LICENSURE/CERTIFICATION: Current Licensure/Registration with State of CA as Psychiatric Tech and valid BLS. A psychiatric technician provides care for the mentally ill or challenged. These techs often work as part of a medical team in a psychiatric facility, and their role is one of primary and fundamental care, often for those who are unable to provide this for themselves. All of the responsibilities of a psychiatric technician are centered around and focused on patient care, often at its most basic level. Under doctor?s orders and working as part of a team, psychiatric technicians provide patients with medication in a variety of different ways. Along with medication administration, psychiatric technicians assist with patient personal hygiene, including helping patients to bathe, use the bathroom, and getting to or moving in their bed. The patients that are in these psychiatric facilities are usually mentally challenged or have some other non-temporary mental issue, and therefore they require somebody to care for them. Psychiatric technicians must have the ability to deal with a variety of personalities and sometimes stressful situations that may arise out of the patient?s specific challenge. Though mental issues vary by patient, all psychiatric technicians must be able to provide any care that is required. In addition to providing general patient care, these specialized techs may play an integral part of patient group therapy. Additionally, they may be involved in the administration process and may interact on a regular basis with the patient?s family in providing status updates. Psychiatric technicians are trained to monitor a patient?s condition by taking blood pressure readings and pulse, and they may be called on to handle this as part of a team.

Job Title: Mental Health Worker/Unit Clerk Company: Billings Clinic Downtown Location: Billings, MT Description: Mental Health Worker/Unit Clerk I/P Psych Adult full time (32-40 hours per week) 40 varies The incumbent in this position is responsible for following established policies and procedures, performs a variety of therapeutic activities as specified by the treatment program and the individual patient treatment plan. Under general supervision and according to established policies and procedures, provides clerical support for assigned unit. In doing so, transcribes physician orders, schedules diagnostic tests and therapies for patients/residents, assembles and maintains patient?s/resident?s chart, answers telephone and intercom calls, providing routine approved information, and relays other calls and messages. Appropriately interacts with patients/residents, family, and staff. Supports unit activities that are essential to the smooth functioning of the patient care area. MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: Completion of medical terminology course, High school diploma or equivalent,

Job Title: Mental Health Tech / we Company: Timberlawn Mental Health System Location: Dallas, TX Description: The Mental Health Technicianprovides direct patient care under the supervision of a registered nurse. Primary responsibilities include the provision of a safe and therapeutic milieu, crisis intervention and activities of daily living. To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to demonstrate competency in the criteria listed .The specifications listed are representative of the knowledge, skill, and ability to meet the minimum requirements for this position. Staff must demonstrate flexibility for reassignment to units providing care to varied populations including children, adolescents, adults, older adults and dually diagnosed and trauma patients. Requirements Bachelor's Degree in Psychology preferred One year experience working with a psychiatric patient population preferred Must be CPR certified Should possess knowledge of psychiatric group processes, therapeutic relationships processes, age specific growth and development, limit setting and behavior management, crisis management with aggressive behaviors training. Ability to communicate verbally and in writing. Physical agility to manage patients. Push, pull and lift up to 40 pounds. Intermittent sitting, standing, walking, bending and stooping