Mental Health Technician

Responsibilities

Lead Mental Health Technician – FT Days

This full-time opportunity at Valle Vista offers 40 hours per week, full benefits, work hours are 7:00 AM to 3:30 PM, providing care on our residential treatment center for youth. There is an opportunity for overtime and to cover various shifts if interested.

Dedicated to excellence and innovation in behavioral health care,  Valle Vista Health System  has been a leader in providing quality care for more than thirty years for children, adolescents and adults. Licensed by the State of Indiana and fully accredited by the Joint Commission, Valle Vista is a 132-bed mental health hospital and provides comprehensive treatment for a broad range of psychiatric disorders in a safe and comfortable setting. Our goal is to help people learn the skills and regain the confidence to function successfully at home, work, school, and in their communities.

For more information, please visit us at vallevistahospital.com

POSITION SUMMARY

The Lead Mental Health Technician is responsible for direct supervision and oversight of the Mental Health Technicians and Team Leads, primarily on the residential unit. Responsibilities include orientation and onboarding of new Mental Health Technicians, ongoing education and competency, monitoring job performance, and coaching, counseling and recommendation of corrective action. The Lead Mental Health Technician must have good communication skills and have a demonstrated history of positive leadership.

POSITION SPECIFIC RESPONSBILITIES

• Leadership for all MHTs
• Therapeutic Interventions
• Milieu Management

QUALIFICATIONS:

Education: High School Diploma

Experience : Minimum 5 years’ experience in milieu management; experience working with specialized populations such as victims of human trafficking, LGBTQ+ youth, complex trauma, and substance abuse.

Skills/Knowledge:  Knowledge of psychiatric patient care techniques, knowledge and understanding of mental illness

Licensure: Must maintain a valid driver's license.

Work Hours: Days – 7:00 am to 3:30 pm

Location: 898 East Main Street, Greenwood, IN 46143

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