Mental Health Technician

Mental Health Technician

This position is designated as Support; Level 13 with a salary range starting at $45828. Salary can increase based upon education and relevant work experience.

Job Summary: Work collaboratively under the direction of the mental health therapist to meet the therapeutic goals identified for youth in the partial program. This includes conducting individual and group sessions as well as providing documentation of all interactions.

Essential Functions:

• Work collaboratively under the direction of the Mental Health Therapist.
• Conduct group therapy including social skills, anger management, recreation, art, and other topics/modalities appropriate to meet the needs of participants.
• Conduct individual therapy.
• Conduct family therapy and maintain ongoing communication with family.
• Develop treatment plans and discharge plans.
• Identify supports in the community and refer for other services as appropriate.
• Complete daily progress notes and other documentation as needed.
• Actively communicate and collaborate with other agencies and school personnel.

Other Duties: This position description does not express nor does it imply that the above duties are the only duties to be performed by the incumbent(s) in this position. Additional duties may be assigned by the Administrator of the department, as needed, to adapt to the changing needs of the organization.

Supervisory Responsibility: No direct supervisory responsibilities.

Work Environment: The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the 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.

Physical Demands: The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. While performing the duties of this Job, the employee is regularly required to sit and use hands. The employee is frequently required to walk; reach with hands and arms and talk or hear. The employee may be required to stand for long periods, and to climb or balance and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. The employee must frequently lift and/or move up to 10 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus. Regular attendance, dependable onsite presence, and the ability to perform the essential functions of the position are required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the role.

Position Type/Expected Hours of Work: This is a full-time, 220-day calendar position. Days and hours of work are Monday through Friday. Hours are dependent on the needs of the districts. Occasional evening and/or weekend work may be required as job duties demand. Travel: Some travel may be expected.

Qualifications:

Education and Experience: Level of Degree: Bachelor's Degree in Psychology, Social Work, Counseling or related field. Experience: Two years of experience working w/children/adolescents in a mental health setting, preferred. Five years of experience is required.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities: Cognitive behavioral therapy, dialectical behavioral therapy, knowledge of the community mental health system, knowledge and understanding of mental health diagnoses and treatment, knowledge of medical assistance managed care, preferred.

Work Authorization/Security Clearance (if applicable): Citizenship or work authorization to work in the United States required.

EEO/AA/VEVRAA Employer: The Bucks IU is an equal opportunity employer committed to hiring a diverse workforce and sustaining an inclusive culture. Bucks IU does not discriminate on the basis of disability, veteran status or any other basis protected under federal, state or local laws.

Primary Location: US-PA-Levittown

Work Locations: Pearl Buck Elementary 143 Top Rd Levittown 19056