Assistant Mental Health Technician Manager na None

POSITION SUMMARY:

The Assistant Mental Health Technician (MHT) Manager supports the Mental Health Technician Manager in supervising, training, and coordinating the activities of the MHT team. The Assistant MHT Manager plays a vital role in onboarding new staff, orienting new residents, maintaining staffing coverage, and ensuring high-quality, trauma-informed care within a residential behavioral health treatment center for adolescents.

JOB-SPECIFIC RESPONSIBILITIES:

Staff Training and Preceptorship

•    Act as a preceptor for all newly hired Mental Health Technicians and Lead Mental Health Technicians, providing structured orientation and support during onboarding.

•    Assist with the continued education and ongoing training of all MHT staff under the direction of the MHT Manager.

Resident Orientation

•    Conduct initial orientation for all new residents upon admission, including introducing residents to facility rules, daily schedules, behavioral expectations, and therapeutic milieu structure.

•    Support special projects, safety initiatives, and residential events as assigned.

Supervisory Support

•    Provide oversight and direction to MHTs and Lead MHTs when the MHT Manager is off-site or unavailable.

•    Address immediate staffing, resident care, and milieu management needs as they arise.

Scheduling and Staffing Coordination

•    Complete the weekly MHT schedule, considering staff availability, preferences, and program needs.

•    Coordinate coverage for callouts, unscheduled absences, and PTO to ensure 24/7 staffing coverage.

Skills & Competencies

•    Leadership and mentoring skills

•    Strong interpersonal and communication skills

•    Ability to coordinate scheduling and staffing coverage

•    Crisis intervention and de-escalation skills

•    Organizational and time management skills

•    Commitment to ethical standards, teamwork, and quality care

•    Maintains confidentiality of patient records.

•    Complete all documentation as required or ensure the completion of all necessary documentation promptly and appropriately.

•    Adheres to facility policies and procedures.

•    Performs miscellaneous job-related duties as assigned.

POSITION QUALIFICATIONS:

EDUCATION: 

•    High school diploma or equivalent required; Associate’s or Bachelor’s degree in Psychology, Social Services, or related field preferred.

EXPERIENCE: 

•    Minimum of 2 years of experience as a Mental Health Technician or similar position in a behavioral health setting, with demonstrated leadership ability preferred.

•    Knowledge of Texas HHSC licensing standards and Joint Commission Behavioral Health standards required.

•    Knowledge of trauma-informed care and adolescent behavioral health principles.

•    Strong understanding of therapeutic milieu management and behavioral intervention techniques.