Mental Health Technician - PRN

Mental Health Technician - PRN

Support, Strength, and Compassion in Every Interaction

At Grafton, we’re guided by a shared purpose: helping individuals overcome barriers to live meaningful, fulfilling lives. As a Mental Health Technician, your meaningful impact comes through hands-on support, encouragement, and the daily care that fosters growth and stability. You’ll thrive within a culture of teamwork and collaboration, surrounded by professionals who value your compassion and commitment. And because we care for you so you can care for others, we provide ongoing training, mentorship, and support to help you succeed.

Join us — and experience the deep fulfillment of knowing your work truly makes a difference!
Be part of a team that leads with Heart & GRIT, the Grafton Way!

Job Summary

The Mental Health Technician (MHT) in our Children & Adolescence program, participates in the direct care and plan implementation for clients, as prescribed by physician and treatment teams. The MHT provides supervision, safety and crisis management for the client population; completes documentation of client behavior and participation in programming; adheres to the scheduled activities; serves as role model for positive and mature behavior; utilizes proactive behavioral strategies to minimize client crisis and maximize success. Reports to a Residential Manager, Program Support Supervisor or Residential Administrator.

Shifts Available:

  • PRN Shifts available.

Essential Job Functions:

Health, Safety and Wellness of Clients

  • Ensures medications are delivered accurately and on time.
  • Provides for the well-being and safety of clients.
  • Supports client health and hygiene.
  • Utilizes infection control procedures.
  • Reports serious incidents, participates in reviews and implements follow-up measures, as applicable.

Individual Plan Implementation

  • Knows the SNAP (strengths, needs, abilities and preferences), goals/objectives/outcomes and treatment strategies from the current Plans (Treatment Plan, IEP, ISP) of assigned clients.
  • Promotes clients’ achievement of behavioral goals by implementing the behavior strategies and teaching alternative behaviors, as indicated in the Treatment Plan/IEP/ISP.
  • Actively instructs assigned clients so they can achieve education/residential goals and objectives or ID Waiver outcomes.
  • Collects and documents behavioral and instructional data, accurately and reliably.
  • Documents services delivered accurately and in a timely manner.
  • Maintains a high level of engagement with and monitoring of clients. Implements planned activities throughout the workday.

Provides a Supportive and Solution–Focused Environment

  • Builds trusting, respectful relationships with clients and helps clients do the same.
  • Demonstrates knowledge about the symptoms and supports associated with diagnoses of assigned clients and a trauma-informed care approach.
  • Manages behavioral crisis safely.
  • Collaborates with the Treatment Team to provide continuity of support and care, by communicating and contributing to team discussions and decisions.
  • Exhibits exemplary customer service with guardians, agency personnel and visitors.

Site Management – Housekeeping, Nutrition, Transportation, Finances

  • Ensures a safe residence / classroom environment.
  • Assures a clean and organized residence/classroom.
  • Promotes good nutrition and, in group homes, assists with meal preparation.
  • Provides transportation / community mobility.
  • Assists with purchases and is accountable for program and client money, as applicable.

Teamwork and commitment to the mission, values and vision of Grafton

  • Demonstrates knowledge of organization.
  • Demonstrates the core values of personal integrity and accountability.
  • Performs other duties, as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications:

  • Education Requirements:
    • High School Diploma and six months of direct care experience with children and/or adolescents or
    • Associates degree and three months of direct care experience with children and/or adolescents or
    • Bachelors degree in Human Service field
  • Valid driver's license with an acceptable driving record.
  • Demonstrates moderate computer skills - how to log-in, how to navigate the web for information, how to start and save document in Microsoft, and has basic keyboarding skills.
  • Must be 19+ years of age,

COMPENSATION

  • Starting at $18.15 up to $22.00/hour based on experience and qualifications plus opportunity for overtime and shift differentials!
  • Depending on hours worked you may be eligible for Grafton's shift differential that is currently being offered.
  • Shift Differentials: $1.50/hr. weekday evenings & overnight from 3:30p - 7:00a & $3.00/hr. weekends starting Fri 3:30p through Mon 7:00am

EMPLOYEE BENEFITS (prn / part-time)

  • 401(k), including an employer match up to $2,500 annually
  • Education Assistance up to $5,250 annually (must work an average of 20 hours a week)
  • Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
    • Five FREE sessions per year, per family member
    • 24-hour emergency phone assistance
  • Referral Bonus Program – Employees receive $1,000 for referring new employees to Grafton ($500 paid upon hire and $500 paid after 90 days of employment)

If you require a reasonable accommodation or need assistance with the application or
interview process please contact us at hr@grafton.org

Grafton is an equal employment opportunity employer and tobacco-free workplace

Education

Required
  • GED or better in General Studies
  • High School or better in General Studies

Licenses & Certifications

Required
  • Driver's License

Equal Opportunity Employer
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