Mental Health Technician

Do you want to make a career that makes a positive impact on the lives of children and adolescents? If so, join Devereux as a Mental Health Technician!

Being a Mental Health Technician has its Advantages

As a Mental Health Technician, you will work with other dedicated professionals who share your passion for helping individuals in need. We offer:

• Entry-level position with opportunities to learn and grow in the Behavioral Healthcare field
• Formal leadership/development training program
• Comprehensive training in crisis prevention/intervention, trauma informed care, CPR, first aid, and cultural competencies
• Flexible schedules that can work with school, family commitments, or other employment

Devereux Advanced Behavioral Health Florida provides programs and services for children and adolescents who face significant emotional, behavioral challenges. With programs located in Orlando & Winter Park, this position is responsible for:

• Supporting a therapeutic environment, while ensuring the safety and well-being of the individuals we serve.
• Conducting daily living activities, including health & hygiene management, cooking, cleaning, and recreation
• Following and implementing behavioral support plans
• Documenting shift reports, incident reports, and individual progress notes.

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Education:

• High school diploma or GED required
• Bachelor's degree in Psychology, Sociology, Human Services, Social Work and experience in the field is preferred

Experience:

• Certified Nursing Assistant with experience working with IDD, Mental Health and/or dually diagnosed populations is a plus but not required

Schedule:

• Must be able to complete a one-week (Monday - Friday) new hire orientation class; hours are approximately 9:00am to 5:00pm each day. Orientations are offered in Orlando, FL and Titusville, FL.
• Must be able to work weekends. 
• Full-time: 40 hours/5 shifts per week, Part-time: 24 hours/3 shifts per week.
• Must be able to work holidays.

Other Requirements:

• Successfully pass pre-employment medical screenings which include: Drug Test, Physical, Physical Abilities Test, TB Test.  Devereux requires all employees to obtain the annual Influenza Vaccine.
• Valid driver's license
  • Occasional driving of Devereux vehicles for business purposes.  Must be able to drive a car and a passenger van (which holds up to 15 passengers). 
• Devereux requires all individuals interviewing for a position involving contact with children to complete The Diana Screen, a screening that assesses a candidate’s understanding of appropriate boundaries between adults and children.