Mental Health Technician

5 days ago

Colorado Springs, Colorado, United States Griffith Centers Full time
Job Details Colorado Springs, CO - Colorado Springs, CO Part Time High School $ $22.00 Hourly Negligible Any Nonprofit - Social Services Job Posting Date(s) /04/2025 Description

Are you passionate about making a difference in the lives of young people? Join our team at Griffith Centers as a Mental Health Technician and help transform lives

We're seeking dedicated Mental Health Technicians to provide individual and group guidance services to clients with behavioral, educational, personal, and/or social challenges in a residential setting.

What We Offer:

  • Base pay of $19/hr, plus a $3/hr stipend (through approved grant period) and a $2 shift differential when working on weekends.
  • Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) qualified employer.
  • Participation in our 403b retirement plan.
  • Employee Assistance Program - available to employee and family members.
  • Bi-weekly pay; 26 pay periods in a calendar year.
  • Professional development and training/certifications.

Responsibilities:

  • Responsible for working with youth who have emotional and behavioral issues resulting from trauma and neglect, including those who may display verbal and physical aggression. 
  • Maintains consistent, full-time supervision of clients during educational, leisure, and daily activities to ensure client safety and accountability. 
  • Collaborates within a multi-disciplinary team to ensure consistent and coordinated client care aligned with program and individual treatment goals. 
  • Provides social and emotional support to clients, assisting them in developing essential daily living skills, social skills, anger management, and coping strategies through individualized therapeutic activities and skill-building exercises aligned with their treatment plans. 
  • Participates in and adheres to Therapeutic Crisis Intervention (TCI) protocols, including the use of physical restraint when necessary. 
  • Demonstrates appropriate social behaviors as a role model and actively supports conflict resolution through effective communication and problem-solving techniques. 

Work Schedule: 

Pick up 2 or more shifts per month

Qualifications:

  • A 4-year college degree and at least one (1) year of relevant experience is preferred; however, the following substitutions will be considered
    • A high school diploma or equivalent plus at least two (2) years of experience in the human services field. 
    • A high school diploma or equivalent plus 30 semester hours of college credit and at least one (1) year of relevant experience. 
    • High School Diploma or equivalent. Two years of college preferred.
  • Qualified Medication Administration Personnel Certification (QMAP), or ability to obtain within 90 days of hire.  
  • CPR/First Aid Certifications, or ability to obtain within 90 days of hire. 
  • Ability to work collaboratively in a team environment while managing multiple priorities.
  • Ability to work with sensitivity to the cultural and/or socioeconomic diversity of the agency's clients and staff.
  • Ability to maintain a high level of confidentiality and trust.
  • Must pass a background check, drug screening, and physical exam.
  • Must be at least 21 years of age.

Why Griffith Centers?

  • Community Impact: Be part of a team that is dedicated to serving the local community and making a difference in the lives of children and families.
  • Values-Driven Culture Embody our core values: service oriented, psychological and physical safety, ethical, passionate, and collaborative and see how they can transform lives.
  • Exciting Challenges: Thrive in a fast-paced, community setting that creates dynamic, vibrant, and diverse activities and interactions, and every day presents new opportunities for growth and learning.

Applications for this position are accepted on an ongoing basis.

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