Mental Health Tech (Nights) – New Ground in Brattleboro, Vermont at Brattleboro Retreat

JOB DESCRIPTION:

Mental Health Techs at the Brattleboro Retreat help meet the needs of children, adolescents and adults who have been hospitalized for mental health issues. For example, Mental Health Techs will:

• provide direct supervision and patient support
• engage patients in therapeutic activities
• organize and run group programs.

May be required to perform duties of lesser, equal or greater responsibility.

QUALIFICATIONS:

1. Bachelor's degree in a human service related field with an emphasis on behavioral sciences OR high school diploma and preferably 2 years (minimum1 year) related experience, preferably in a psychiatric setting.
2. Excellent interpersonal skills to relate effectively with co-workers and all members of the treatment team.
3. Current active VT Nursing Assistant licensure preferred.