Mental Health Technician

Kahm Center for Eating Disorders

Mental Health Technician

Burlington, VT
Part Time
Paid
  • Responsibilities

    The Kahm Center for Eating Disorders is a small family owned Vermont practice that treats eating disorders in an Intensive Outpatient Program (IOP) and Partial Hospitalization Program (PHP) setting. We are looking for mental health technicians who are passionate about treating eating disorders and fostering meaningful relationships with the staff and patients as a part of a multidisciplinary treatment team.

    Qualifications:

    Experience in the field of mental health is preferred

    Theoretic as well as practical knowledge of the clinical area

    Demonstrates strong leadership qualities

    Demonstrates sound judgment

    Demonstrates and consistently strives to maintain excellence in all mental health technician job responsibilities

    Bachelors degree required; in psychology or related field preferred

    Essential Functions (Performed in accordance with Kahm Center policies under the supervision of the lead therapist):

    Facilitates process and alternative groups (up to 10-12 patients )

    Collect patient vitals and biometrics according to program schedule

    Supervise and meal coach with patients daily

    Assist therapists with patients in crisis

    Key player in integrating and supporting the patients through their recovery journey

    Provide support and intervention consistent with the patient’s treatment plan

    Engage patients in developing healthy and appropriate connections with other patients in the milieu and the team

    Assist in food preparation;

    Model appropriate meals and mealtime behavior/conversation

    Oversee the milieu and assists by maintaining the integrity of the therapeutic group schedule

    Maintain a positive, supportive demeanor that is respectful, courteous, and compassionate to all patients and coworkers

    Serves as an active member of the multidisciplinary treatment team; e.g., attends treatment team rounds when schedule allows

    Assist with administrative tasks when needed

    Other duties as assigned