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MENTAL HEALTH ASSOCIATIONOF WASHINGTON COUNTY

JOB DESCRIPTON

MENTAL HEALTH TECHNICIAN-With Degree (Part-Time)

I. The Mental Health Technician assists residents in working on their goals, managing activities of

daily living and daily program needs, with additional assignments as directed by the program supervisor.

II. Duties will include:

· Responsibilities may vary based on your scheduled shift

· Maximize a therapeutic structured community environment through individualized support and

therapeutic activities.

· Transports and accompanies clients to off- site programs, activities, and appointments as

directed.

· Documents residents’ accomplishment of specific objectives set forth in treatment and/or

behavior plans

· Reports all incidents of an emergency nature immediately to the program or on-call supervisor

· Completes all required documentation for incidents as dictated by the program

· Responsible for the general safety of all residents.

· Safeguards the residents’ at all times and maintains confidentiality

· Ensures that the physical surroundings of the L.T.S.R. and its vehicle(s) are free from hazard at all

times and reports irregularities immediately to the administrative assistant

· Other duties as required

III Required/Recommended Skills

· Excellent interpersonal skills

· Understanding of the symptoms and behaviors of persons with a mental health diagnosis

· Organizational skills

· Effective writing skills

· Creative problem solving skills

· Demonstrates initiative

· Capable of independent action

· Ability to complete all required trainings

· Willing and able to drive as required

Education and Background Requirements

BA degree in Social Work or related field preferred, Act 33/34 Clearances, Valid PA driver’s license, and State Police Motorist’s Clearance Bondable

SALARY

1. $17.00 -21.00 hourly

2. EAP

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We are a small non-profit organization offering services to mental health consumers. We have been in business for over 60 years in Washington County. If you have a passion to serve those suffering from mental illness we encourage you to join our team!

Company Description

We are a small non-profit organization offering services to mental health consumers. We have been in business for over 60 years in Washington County. If you have a passion to serve those suffering from mental illness we encourage you to join our team!

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