NOC Mental Health Technician

Summary

To provide direct patient care to all patients with emotional or psychiatric disorders; to support therapeutic milieu; to ensure the safety and well-being of these patients. To orient and train new hire Mental Health Workers and to be a role model in all aspects of the job duties and responsibilities.

Job Requirements

High School diploma, GED, or equivalent required

Minimum Work Experience

High school level reading and writing skills; acceptable oral and written communication skills; legible handwriting; ability to maintain information as highly confidential; telephone etiquette and customer service skills by phone and face-to-face; familiarity with medical and psychological terminology preferred; skills in dealing courteously with the public and other staff within the organization; basic knowledge of human behavior or principles of psychology useful; skills in prioritizing and in managing time; problem-solving skills; use of appropriate social skills, including demonstration and respect for staff and patients; empathy toward patients; skills in teaching or assisting with activities of daily living helpful. Basic or general knowledge of human growth and development helpful; familiarity with, or basic insight into, emotional needs of adolescents; experience with therapeutic limit-setting helpful, or an understanding of level systems or other behavior management modalities; ability to maintain professional boundaries and willingness to seek supervision in this regard.

CPR, CPI to be obtained within 30 days of hire

Overtime often available:

• No

Job Types: Full-time, Part-time

Salary: $16.50 – $17.75 per hour

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Medical specialties:

• Psychiatry

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift

Experience:

• mental health: 1 year (Preferred)

Language:

• Spanish (optional)

Work Location: One location

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Job Types: Full-time, Part-time

Pay: $16.50 – $17.75 per hour

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Flexible schedule
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Referral program
• Tuition reimbursement
• Vision insurance

Medical specialties:

• Psychiatry

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Night shift

Ability to commute/relocate:

• Ventura, CA 93001: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Required)

Experience:

• Behavioral health: 1 year (Preferred)

License/Certification:

• Driver’s License (Preferred)

Work Location: One location