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North Star Behavioral Health · 4 months ago

Mental Health Technician (Day School) - Danville

DANVILLE, Virginia

Full-time

Onsite

New Grad, Entry Level

North Star Behavioral Health is a leading provider of psychiatric residential treatment for youth with neurodevelopmental disorders. They are seeking a Mental Health Technician to provide direct supervision and care for students, implement behavioral programs, and assist in educational interventions at their Danville Day School.

Health Care

Responsibilities

Provide direct supervision and care for students in a classroom setting

Provide daily living skills direction, examples, and demonstration to students at different levels of ability

Provide positive and appropriate intervention, limit-setting, response, problem-solving, and guidance when needed

Provide effective, accurate, and legible documentation in a timely fashion

Demonstrate knowledge, understanding, and follow-thru with student educational plans and interventions

Respond to students in a caring, mature manner while demonstrating sound professional boundaries with both residents and staff

Serve as a role model for students

Assist in management of aggressive behavior

Assist in implementation of alternative educational and behavioral programs

Assist in identification of social/behavioral issues

Qualification

Crisis Intervention TrainingFirst AidCPRBehavioral ManagementSpecial NeedsCommunication SkillsTeam PlayerDocumentation Skills

Required

Must be at least 21 years of age

Must have a High School Diploma or equivalent; Bachelor's Degree in a Human Services field of study preferred

Hold a valid driver's license with acceptable driving record

Able to lift and carry up to 50 pounds

Effectively use the full range of body motion - sit, bend, kneel or stand for more than an hour if needed

Reflect behavior, attitude, and appearance appropriate to the position and be supportive of the facility and division philosophy, goals, and objectives

Successfully complete and pass all components of Handle With Care & Verbal De-escalation Crisis Intervention Training

Effectively perform facility approved First Aid and CPR techniques

Able to understand demonstrate therapeutic boundaries

Willing to be a team player and offer valuable insight to the team

Able to effectively communicate both verbally and via written documentation