Mental Health Technician; MHT​/Program Technician

Focus Treatment Center is an equal opportunity employer.

Focus strives to maintain an inclusive work environment where employees are welcomed, valued, respected, heard, and benefit from a safe work environment. We believe that diversity brings strength and equality of opportunity must be free from discrimination.

Personnel in this position function under the supervision of the Director of Nursing. He or she assists the clinical team in patient care, including psycho-educational group presentations, monitoring of patients, and admission of patients to their respective unit.

• High School Diploma accepted, but Bachelors Degree preferred.
• Good understanding of addictive process and recovery skills.
• Minimum of one year experience in the addiction field.
• Individuals in recovery from substance abuse must have a minimum of two years of continuous chemical abstinence and must be active in support groups.

To perform the job successfully, an individual must demonstrate the following competencies:

• Problem Solving – identifies and resolves problems in a timely manner. Gathers and analyzes information skillfully.
• Customer Service – Manages difficult or emotional patient situations. Responds promptly to patient needs; responds to requests for service and assistance, meets commitments. Able to build rapport quickly.
• Oral Communication – Speaks clearly and persuasively in positive or negative situations. Listens and gets clarification, responds well to questions.
• Written Communication – Writes clearly and informatively, edits work for spelling and grammar. Able to read and interpret written information.
• Quality Management – Demonstrates accuracy and thoroughness. Monitors own work to ensure quality.
• Organizational Support – Follows policies and procedures, completes administrative tasks correctly and on time.
• Judgment – Displays willingness to make decisions; exhibits sound and accurate judgment. Supports and explains reasoning for decisions.
• Planning/Organizing – Uses time effectively.
• Professionalism – Approaches others in a tactful manner. Treats others with respect and consideration regardless of their status or position; accepts responsibility for own actions. Is able to function effectively as a member of the interdisciplinary team.
• Quantity – Complete…