Skyland Trail
Mental Health Technician
Hiring Timeframe
2-4 Weeks
Experience
Intermediate-level
Location
On-Site
Benefits
401(K) Matching
Dental Insurance
Health Insurance
Paid Time Off
Vision Insurance
Job Description
The Mental Health Technician provides essential support services to the clients and clinical staff of Skyland Trail. In this role, you will assist with client transportation, life skills programming, meal preparation, community activities, and medication self-administration supervision to ensure continuity of care across residential and campus settings.
Job Responsibilities & Requirements
Responsibilities:
- Transportation & Vehicle Safety: Transport clients safely to scheduled physician and lab appointments, as well as weekly grocery trips within established budgetary guidelines; ensure client compliance with van safety rules; perform vehicle safety checks, keep facility vehicles clean, and report maintenance needs (oil, brakes, fuel levels).
- Group Facilitation & Community Activities: Conduct assigned residential groups and document based on written curriculums; facilitate community meetings; lead scheduled community activities developed by the Life Skills Coordinator.
- Shift Operations & Life Skills Support: Assist clients with dinner preparation and kitchen clean-up during evening shifts; lead or assist with evening client activities; utilize staff shift logs to convey pertinent information to team members.
- Medication Supervision & Documentation: Supervise the self-administration of client medications as needed and accurately document each dose; assist clinical staff with additional administrative and operational duties as assigned.
Requirements
- High School diploma or GED equivalent.
- Minimum of a High School degree in a related field (e.g., Psychology, Social Work, Counseling) OR two (2) years of clinical experience in the mental health field.
- Valid driver's license with a safe driving record.
Preferred Qualifications:
- Prior experience working with individuals with chronic or severe mental illness.
- Strong interpersonal, communication, and time-management skills.