Mental Health Technician

Position: Mental Health Technician

Location: Chantilly VA

Job Type:PRN (Part-Time) opportunities available!(12.5 hour shifts)

Compensation: $18.50-$20.00 Per Hour (dependent on shift)

About The Role

As a Mental Health Technician you will play a vital role in supporting clients through their recovery journey. This role combines direct client care therapeutic activity support and collaboration with a multidisciplinary team to create a safe therapeutic environment. Mental Health Technicians foster personal growth in clients while upholding program policies and providing trauma-informed care.

Key Responsibilities:

• Client Support & Supervision: Monitor and guide clients during therapeutic and recreational activities facilitate skill-building exercises and support clients in achieving treatment goals.
• Crisis Management: Respond to incidents and use de-escalation techniques to maintain a calm environment.
• Collaboration: Work closely with the clinical and operational teams to ensure consistent care delivery.
• Documentation & Compliance: Maintain accurate records of client behavior and report significant changes promptly. Ensure compliance with state and federal regulations regarding confidentiality and client safety.
• Trauma-Informed Care: Utilize a compassionate approach to support clients with behavioral health challenges.

Education Requirements:

• A high school diploma or equivalent is required
• Two years of college education or 1 year of human services experience is required.
• Associates or bachelors degree in psychology or behavioral health is preferred

Experience Requirements:

• Minimum of 1-3 years of experience in a behavioral health setting preferably in a substance use treatment setting

Other Requirements:

• Candidates applying for this position should be aware that an offer for employment in this position iscontingent upon passinga comprehensive background check encompassing criminal records and motor vehicle reports.
• A valid drivers License and clean driving history are required Staff are expected to drive a company 15 passenger van to transport clients to and from programming activities as needed.
• CPR certification is strongly preferred or the ability to obtain certification within the first 30 days of employment.
• We are a 24/7 facility that is open on weekends and holidays and regardless of weather conditions. Staff are expected to work their scheduled shifts unless otherwise coordinated with their direct supervisor.

The Perks

At Sandstone Care we believe that great care starts with our employees. Thats why we offer a comprehensive benefits package to support you in your personal and professional journey. Some of the benefits include:

• A competitive compensation and total rewards package including meaningful compensation merit-based pay increases and professional growth opportunities.
• A flexible schedule for work/life harmony.
• A robust Employee Assistance Program: Including counseling legal consultations financial planning and wellness coaching.
• A collaborative and supportive community of nurses therapists and team members: Fostering a positive work environment.

What to Expect: Our Interview Process

Heres an overview of what comes next:

1. Application Review: Well promptly review your application within one business day.
2. Phone Interview: Expect a 20-30-minute phone interview with a recruiter to learn about the role.
3. Onsite Interview: Youll have a 1-hour onsite interview with our Lead Tech
4. Offer: If all goes well youll receive an offer.

Expected Interview Timeline: The entire process typically takes 1-2 weeks.

Sandstone Cares Commitment to Diversity Equity & Inclusion

At Sandstone Care we are committed to fostering a culture of diversity equity and inclusion that not only enriches the lives of our employees but also ensures the wellbeing and care of our clients regardless of their race ethnicity gender identity sexual orientation socioeconomic status age ability or background. We believe that embracing diversity and promoting equity and inclusion are integral to our mission of providing high-quality behavioral health services.

Sandstone Care is an equal opportunity employer and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any kind. We are committed to creating a diverse and inclusive workplace where all employees feel valued respected and empowered. We do not discriminate based on race color religion creed age sex national origin ancestry marital status veteran status sexual orientation gender identity disability or any other legally protected status. All employment decisions are based on qualifications merit and business needs