Overnight Mental Health Technician - Residential

Job Description
The Overnight Mental Health Tech is responsible for assisting and supporting clients through the entire treatment experience, from admission through discharge, and is responsible for:
Staying awake and being ready to handle any overnight emergency;
Contributing insightful, practical and meaningful information to support the client’s behavior, mood and healing progress
Role-modeling appropriate and supportive behavior based on your training and experience
Supporting our clients in their journey to a healthier and more productive life
Maintaining a safe, clean and inviting environment
Mental Health Techs are part of the client’s major support system, and as such, derive great satisfaction from making a powerful difference in their lives. Discovery Mood & Anxiety Program is open to ideas for connecting with our clients in new and innovative ways. Mental Health Techs are empowered to be creative in their approach as personal strengths, skills and passions (e.g. yoga, art, hobbies…) may be integrated into our program.
Responsibilities
Checking on sleeping clients regularly
Supervising client hygiene time in the morning
Managing nighttime emergencies and crises as they arise
Soothing clients and working through issues as needed
Understanding and maintaining the confidential nature of all client and program related activities
Attending all training, education and staff enrichment activities; being familiar with the philosophy, mission and objectives of Discovery Behavioral Health
Contributing to the well-being of all clients by serving as a positive role model, demonstrating appropriate dress, grooming, communication and positive behavior in a professional, warm and caring manner
Sharing vital information of the client’s progress with the treatment team
Maintaining an inviting environment and ensuring the house is tidy and clean at all times; replenishes supplies as needed
 
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