Mental Health Support Specialist

2 days ago


Stamford, Connecticut, United States Discovery Behavioral Health Full time
Job Title: Mental Health Technician

At Discovery Behavioral Health, we are committed to providing innovative care to our patients. We are seeking a skilled Mental Health Technician to join our team.

Job Summary:

The Mental Health Technician will assist and support patients through the entire treatment experience, from admission to discharge. This role will ensure patient safety, provide milieu interventions, lead psychoeducational groups, and support patients as they navigate the treatment process.

Responsibilities:
  • Orient new patients to the treatment program, its requirements, intent, and routine.
  • Determine whether new patients have any special needs and communicate those needs to the treatment team.
  • Monitor all patients through the treatment experience, keeping them in line of sight in the milieu and checking on them in bedrooms or other areas on a regular basis.
  • Contribute to the well-being of all patients by serving as a positive role model and demonstrating a professional and caring manner toward coworkers, patients, and guests.
  • Facilitate treatment plans set forth by therapists by providing day-to-day support to patients and directing them in a clear, concise, and informative manner.
  • Understand the importance of structure by following house rules and group schedules each shift.
  • Run and engage patients in therapeutic groups, such as coping skills, relapse prevention, psychoeducation, and life skills, for the expected length of time identified in the program schedule.
  • Document any behaviors that occur in the milieu in a thorough and appropriate manner, maintaining the confidential nature of all patient and program-related activities.
  • Answer telephones promptly and politely, transferring inquiries to therapists, milieu managers, or program directors as needed.
  • Maintain a clean environment by completing cleaning tasks on shifts worked and documenting them.
Available Shifts:

Tuesday 11p-7a Overnight, Saturday 2-10pm

Saturday 11a-7p, Sunday 2p-10p

Qualifications:
  • High School Diploma
  • Bachelor's degree or one year of experience working with mental health or adolescents
  • Must attend all training, education, and staff enrichment activities, including monthly online trainings, in-person trainings, and trainings as assigned
  • Must possess a current driver's license in good standing
  • Must be CPI and CPR/First Aid certified within 90 days of employment with Discovery

We are proud to be an EEO employer M/F/D/V and maintain a drug-free workplace. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, race, color, religion, sex, or national origin.

For more information about our company benefits, please visit us at discoverybehavioralhealth.com/careers/



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