• Mental Health Technician - Hospital

    KidsPeace Childrens Hospital (Orefield, PA)


    The Mental Health Technician (MHT) provides direct care, direction, and supervision to emotionally and/or behaviorally challenged children and adolescents. The MHT assists in the implementation of individualized treatment plans and focuses on an environment of safety and relationship building.

    QUALIFICATIONS:

    + High School Diploma or equivalent is required. Associate's or Bachelor's Degree preferred.

    + Valid Driver's License required.

    + Must be at least 21 years of age.

    JOB DUTIES:

    + Supervise daily routines and responsibilities of our clients and ensure performance of daily self-care tasks, assisting when necessary.

    + Ensure a safe and secure environment, acting immediately to remove all dangers or threats to the welfare of our clients. Provide minor First Aid as necessary.

    + Provide milieu management through the use of structured programming.

    + Facilitate or co-facilitate daily programming activities, transitional meetings, and therapeutic groups.

    + Participate in the planning and implementation of individualized treatment plans and schedules.

    + Provide transportation when necessary.

    + Be available to work overtime on scheduled mandation days as per SOP.