Mental Health Tech

Job Description

Mental Health Technician ($15/hour)

Come grow with us! South County Mental Health Center, Inc. is a private, non-profit Joint Commission Accredited Behavioral Healthcare provider located in Southeast Palm Beach County, Florida. Situated in the city of Delray Beach, the Center provides a broad spectrum of inpatient and outpatient care to clients and their families in surrounding communities.

Purpose:

To assist professional staff perform those client care activities which will help stabilize the client’s mental condition

Major Responsibilities:

Provide safe on-site supervision of clients

Assist clients of daily living (showers, hygiene, and education) and on unit routine

Individual and group discussion

Address problem behavior as needed through verbal de-escalation techniques

Participate in therapeutic recreational activities

Record all aspects of observations of clients behaviors

Keep neat, written logs on clients activities

Assist in complete admission and discharge paperwork

Attend clinical and staff meetings

May provide transport to clients as necessary

Perform other duties as assigned by senior management

Qualifications:

Minimum educational experience in High School Diploma or GED

Bilingual - Spanish highly desirable

Demonstrate problem solving skills

Ability to work with diverse personalities

High degree of attention to detail, personal initiative and community to quality

Excellent proven oral and written communication skills

Must be service-minded with professional appearance and attitude

Knowledge of 12-step program is preferred

Active driver’s license and clean driving record

Benefits for FT Positions:

SCMHC offers a competitive salary and benefits package for full-time employees including:

Individual Center Sponsored Health Insurance and Pro-rated Dependent Health Insurance

Discounted Dental, Supplemental Life Insurance and Short-Term Disability coverage

Company Paid Long-Term Disability and Life Insurance

2 Week Paid Vacation (increases with seniority)

6 Paid sick days per year (increases with seniority)

1 personal day

Birthday Bonus

10 Days paid Holiday Leave

401K with 3% employer match

Benefits:

401(k)

401(k) matching

Dental insurance

Employee assistance program

Flexible spending account

Health insurance

Health savings account

Life insurance

Paid time off

Tuition reimbursement

Vision insurance

Medical specialties:

Addiction Medicine

Psychiatry

Schedule:

8 hour shift

Day shift

Monday to Friday

Night shift

On call

Weekends as needed

Work Location: In person

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