Trillium Family Services · 5 months ago
Skills Trainer/Mental Health Technician-Outpatient
Trillium Family Services is dedicated to making a difference in the lives of young people and their families. The Mental Health Technician/Skills Trainer role involves providing support and skills training to clients, helping them manage their mental health symptoms in various settings including schools and communities.
Mental Health Care
Responsibilities
Builds rapport with clients (children and adolescents), providing daily support, structure, activities, group, and safety
Provide skills training to clients to help them learn to manage their mental health symptoms in the school and will sometimes include homes and the community at large
Models, coaches, and counsel's clients regarding appropriate hygiene, and social and interpersonal interactions
Acts as liaison between school systems and facilitate the integration of the client’s treatment goals within school/community setting
Have a valid Oregon driver's license that meets agency driving requirements and the ability to meet client and families in the community
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in a behavioral sciences field; or
A combination of at least three years relevant work, education, training or experience
Demonstrate the competency necessary to communicate effectively
Understand mental health assessment, treatment and service terminology and apply these concepts
Provide psychosocial skills development
Implement interventions as assigned on an individual plan of care
Provide behavior management and case management duties
Have a valid Oregon driver's license that meets agency driving requirements and the ability to meet client and families in the community
Benefits
Public Service Loan Forgiveness eligible
Comprehensive employer-paid healthcare benefits for eligible employees
Flexible positions with various shifts available from day to overnight
401k with 6% match
Paid training and ongoing professional development
Generous vacation and sick leave
Strong internal promotion paths, with many staff advancing to supervisory roles, transitioning to new positions, or pursuing advanced degrees.
Opportunities to further education and gain certifications.
And more!