Mental Health Technician - PRN

Mental Health Technician- PRN

Make an Impact Every Day — Provide Compassionate Care Where It Matters Most

At Grafton Integrated Health Network, we are committed to helping individuals with complex needs live meaningful, fulfilling lives. As a Mental Health Technician, you provide direct, person-centered care in a structured residential setting, supporting residents in developing independence, life skills, and emotional well-being.

Join us - and experience the deep fulfillment of knowing your work truly makes a difference! 

Be part of a team that leads with heart and grit, the Grafton way—where leadership, compassion, and dedication come together to change lives.

The Mental Health Technician (MHT) in our Children & Adolescence program, participates in the direct care and plan implementation for clients, as prescribed by physician and treatment teams. The MHT provides supervision, safety and crisis management for the client population; completes documentation of client behavior and participation in programming; adheres to the scheduled activities; serves as role model for positive and mature behavior; utilizes proactive behavioral strategies to minimize client crisis and maximize success.

Essential Job Functions:

• Ensures the health, safety and wellness of Clients 


• Supports client health and hygiene and utilizes infection control procedures.


• Reports serious incidents, participates in reviews and implements follow-up measures, as applicable.


• Follows and administers the individual plan for clients to include understanding of SNAP (strengths, needs, abilities and preferences), goals/objectives/outcomes and treatment strategies from the current Plans (Treatment Plan, IEP, ISP) of assigned clients. 


• Collaborates with the Treatment Team to provide continuity of support and care, by communicating and contributing to team discussions and decisions


• Promotes clients’ achievement of behavioral goals by implementing the behavior strategies and teaching alternative behaviors, as indicated in the Treatment Plan/IEP/ISP.


• Actively instructs assigned clients so they can achieve education/residential goals and objectives or ID Waiver outcomes. 


• Collects and documents behavioral and instructional data, accurately and reliably. Documents services delivered, accurately and in a timely manner.


• Maintains a high level of engagement with and monitoring of clients. Implements planned activities throughout the work day.


• Provides a supportive and solution–Focused Environment through building trust, respect, and good relationships with clients.


• Manages behavioral crisis safely.


• Oversees site management to include housekeeping, nutrition, and transportations.


• Assists with purchases and is accountable for program and client money, as applicable

Licensing/Certification: 

• Valid Driver's License

Minimum Qualifications:

• Must be 21 years of age


• High School Diploma and six months of direct care experience with children and/or adolescents or


• Associates degree and three months of direct care experience with children and/or adolescents or


• Bachelors degree in Human Service field

• Must demonstrate teamwork and commitment to the mission, vision, and values of Grafton. 


• Exhibits exemplary customer service with guardians, agency personnel and visitors.

ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS 

• Demonstrates moderate computer skills – how to log-in, how to navigate the Web for information, how to start and save a document in Microsoft WORD, and has basic keyboarding skills.

AVAILABLE SHIFTS

• Days/Evenings/Overnights 

EMPLOYEE BENEFITS:    

Caring for You, So You can Care for Others:        

• Medical, dental and vision


• Flexible Spending & Health Savings Accounts


• Generous Paid Time Off plan & attendance incentives


• Employer Paid Life Insurance


• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)


• Short-term disability (STD)


• Long-term disability (LTD)

Stronger Together: Supporting Your Growth & Success:       

• Paid Career Development - we pay you while becoming certified in CPR, Ukeru, Mandt and other career training!


• 401(k), including an employer match up to $2,500 annually


• Education Assistance up to $5,250 annually


• As Grafton is a 501(c)(3) non-profit, you may be eligible for federal student loan forgiveness

 If you have issues applying or have any questions about this position, please reach out to us at [email protected]  

 Grafton is an equal employment opportunity employer and tobacco-free workplace. 

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