Mental Health Technician

Experience preferred, but not necessary. Copper Hills Youth Center provides paid training to employees.

Copper Hills Youth Center is a 24/7 secure residential treatment center (behavioral health) for male and female adolescents aged 12 through 17. We counsel, teach and mentor students who have psychiatric disorders. Our goal is to provide treatment that results in positive changes, allowing these youth to return to their families and communities.

Behavioral Health Technicians serve as a positive role model for youth while providing close supervision and documenting behaviors. Must be a team player and recognize the importance of this position to positive student outcomes. Will ensure that students are meeting defined daily goals, including hygiene, unit activities, education & therapy meetings, etc. Will intervene during student crisis as necessary by using verbal de-escalation skills and other personal safety techniques. Facilitation of group interactions and ensuring students are behaving according to standards. By using positive verbal skills, educate students on appropriate behavior and possible consequences, and enact consequences if needed.

The shifts for Behavioral Health Technicians are:

AM:

Sunday - Thursday 7am - 3pm

Tuesday - Saturday 7am - 3pm

Friday, Saturday, Sunday, Monday 7am to 3pm

Swing:

Sunday - Thursday 230pm - 1030pm

Tuesday - Saturday 230pm - 1030pm

Friday, Saturday, Sunday, Monday 230pm to 1030pm

Grave:

Sunday - Thursday 1030pm - 7am

Tuesday - Saturday Grave shift - 1030pm to 7am

Friday, Saturday, Sunday, Monday - 1030pm - 7am

Generous shift differentials are offered for Weekend, Swing and Grave shifts.

Starting Wage is $16 hourly plus shift differentials when applicable.

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www.copperhillsyouthcenter.com

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: From $16.00 per hour

Expected hours: 32 – 40 per week

Benefits:

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

Medical specialties:

• Psychiatry

Patient demographics:

• Adolescents

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift

Education:

• High school or equivalent (Required)

Experience:

• Behavioral health: 1 year (Preferred)

Work Location: In person