Mental Health Technician

Company: Sandstone Care
Location: Chantilly
Posted on: January 26, 2023

Job Description:

POSITION: Mental Health TechnicianDAY TO DAY EXPECATATIONS:Milieu ManagementBehavioral Health SupportExperiential ActivitiesClient De-escalation and RedirectionFull Team Collaboration and SupportLOCATION: Detox / Residential Treatment Facility Chantilly, VASCHEDULE: Part Time / PRN - As Needed SupportIDEAL CANDIDATES ARE:Adaptable and Flexible to ChangePassionate About AdolescentsProactive Problem SolversStrong Communicators (Written and Verbal)Integral (Able to hold firm and fair boundaries with Clients)COMPENSATION: $17.00-18.50 Per Hour + Part Time BenefitsBENEFITS:401k Program with up to a 5% MatchA robust EAP that includes counseling, legal consultations, financial planning, and wellness coachingContinued Education and Learning OpportunitiesA collaborative and supportive community of therapists and team membersA company culture that prioritizes diversity, inclusion and equity for clients and staffPersonal and Professional growth opportunitiesShort/Long Term Disability and Life InsuranceTRAINING & EXPERIENCE:Previous experience with treatment of substance abuse and/or co-occurring disorders is requiredTraining in verbal de-escalation and/or mental heath is strongly preferred.Valid driver's license with no restrictions is requiredQMAP and CPR certified or willingness to become certifiedIdeal candidate has a minimum of 2 years of experienceIn accordance with Virginia state regulation all employees are required to complete a Central Registry Check, Fingerprinting, drug test, and TB test prior to their start date.EDUCATION:High School Diploma or GED requiredBachelors Degree in a Behavioral Health Science preferred (counseling, clinical social work, clinical psychology, marriage and family therapy, or a related field)Sandstone Care is a teen and young adult behavioral health treatment program offering a full continuum of care. We deliver care through an innovative treatment approach which addresses not only mental health concerns, but also supports the entire ecosystem including treating the broader family system, providing academic & vocational support, and helping clients build new, healthy communities to support their longer term recovery.

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