Mental Health Technician
About George Junior Republic:
Founded in 1909, George Junior Republic is dedicated to helping at-risk youth become successful, well-adjusted adults, capable of achieving a higher degree of citizenship and a better understanding of his responsibility to society, family and self.
Position Summary:
THIS POSITION IS LOCATED IN GROVE CITY, PA, ON THE GEORGE JUNIOR REPUBLIC CAMPUS. The Mental Health Technician is the primary direct-care worker in the TRACC program. This position is designed to provide the daily structure, safety and security for consumers. The care, supervision and the implementation of programming for the consumer is the primary focus of the job. The MHT is responsible for ensuring all person's served are safe and accounted for at all times, supporting therapists in the implementation of the Treatment Plan, teaching and modeling important life skills to person's served, completing required documentation timely, setting up and serving meals, as well as providing physical safety for consumers which includes performing passive restraint techniques when necessary. This is not meant to be a complete list of duties and responsibilities.
Requirements:
- High school diploma required
- College credits with experience working with consumers with mental illness preferred
- Must be able to lift up to 50 pounds, must be capable of implementing safe crisis management techniques, and able to fully perform CPR.
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