Crisis Bed Mental Health Specialist

1 month ago

Lewes, Delaware, United States DELAWARE GUIDANCE SERVICES FOR CHILDREN Full time
About Delaware Guidance Services

Delaware Guidance Services for Children and Youth, Inc. (DGS) is a leading provider of outpatient behavioral health services to children and families in Delaware. Our mission is to deliver high-quality, compassionate, and therapeutic care to our clients.

Job Summary

We are seeking a skilled Mental Health Technician to join our Crisis Bed team. As a Mental Health Technician, you will provide direct client care duties and unit support functions to children and adolescents with a wide variety of psychological and emotional problems.

Key Responsibilities
  • Closely monitor clients and complete observation rounds using required safety protocols
  • Implement a person-centered plan as identified, assist each individual in meeting the outcomes identified in the approved plan, and assure applicable supports are provided for each client
  • Deliver solution-focused and trauma-informed interventions to maintain safety, build skills, and address problem solving, communication, and relationship conflicts
  • Create an engaging unit milieu to maintain a therapeutic and safe environment with a goal to achieve high patient satisfaction
  • Plan, prepare, and deliver group therapeutic activities for clients
  • Use critical thinking and risk management skills when connecting with clients in Crisis Bed
  • Understand warning signs and risk factors associated with suicide risk and risk of harm to others
  • Maintain professional, trauma-informed, and empathetic interactions during interactions with children, families, and stakeholders
  • Develop comprehensive skills providing support for children and youth in Crisis Bed
Requirements
  • High School Diploma or Equivalent
  • Valid driver's license and satisfactory driving record
  • Direct work experience leading groups, de-escalating behaviors, and managing multiple clinical diagnoses (preferred)
  • Experience working in an inpatient or residential/group home setting (preferred)
  • Bilingual (preferred)
Work Environment

This position involves physical interventions, including the potential use of holds, and may require the ability to lift, carry, and assist clients as needed. The successful candidate must be physically capable of responding to challenging situations in a safe and controlled manner.

Travel Requirements

Travel for specific tasks may be required.

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