Job Description

Job Title: Mental Health Tech / Support Staff.
Location: Crownsville, MD.
Department: Teen Residential Program.

Schedule: Full Time | 3 Days Per Week, 12.5-Hour Shifts.

Compensation: $18-25 Per Hour (Dependent on Experience and Shift).

Position Overview:

The Mental Health Technician is a cornerstone of our residential treatment team, ensuring a safe, supportive, and therapeutic environment for adolescents. As a Tech, you will engage with clients daily, model best practices for the team, and maintain high standards of care aligned with Sandstone Care’s mission and values.

Key Competencies:

Client Supervision & Support:

• Empathy & Active Engagement : Foster a supportive environment by building trust and ensuring clients feel respected, valued, and understood during daily activities.
• Safety Awareness : Vigilantly monitor client interactions to promote safety and adherence to therapeutic goals.
• Facilitation Skills : Lead group sessions and therapeutic exercises, supporting clients in developing coping skills and achieving treatment goals.

Documentation & Compliance:

• Detail-Oriented Documentation : Record accurate, timely notes on client behaviors and incidents, adhering to facility and state regulations.
• Ethical Standards : Maintain confidentiality and comply with all state and federal client care guidelines.

Crisis Intervention:

• Calm Under Pressure : Respond confidently to crises using approved de-escalation techniques and collaborating with clinical staff as needed.
• Problem-Solving : Assist in creating and implementing client safety plans, demonstrating quick and effective decision-making.

Qualifications:

• Education : Associate's or Bachelor’s degree in Behavioral Health, Psychology, or a related field preferred. 
  • Candidates are required to have a minimum of 2 years of college OR 1 year of experience in the human services field.
• Experience : 
  • Minimum of 1 year in a behavioral health setting preferred.
  • Strong understanding of trauma-informed care and professional boundaries.
• Skills : 
  • Exceptional communication, interpersonal, and organizational skills.
  • Flexibility to work evenings, weekends, and holidays as required.

Why Join Sandstone Care?

• Impactful Work : Contribute to a mission-driven team dedicated to transforming the lives of adolescents.
• Professional Growth : Opportunities for training, mentorship, and leadership development.
• Supportive Culture : Be part of a collaborative environment that values empathy, respect, and excellence in care.

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 on the basis of 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.

Sandstone Care helps teens, young adults, and their families overcome mental health and substance use challenges. We provide a full continuum of care and have treatment centers in Colorado, Illinois, Virginia, and Maryland. How We Are DifferentSandstone Care aims to drive positive lasting change in real people. We understand that you have a life, so we offer a more personal experience than you would find anywhere else.Age-Specific CareWe are age-specific, not gender-specific. We focus on the unique circumstances that teens and young adults face.Evidence-Based TherapyWe only use treatment interventions that have been scientifically proven to provide consistent, lasting recovery.Small Group SizesClients are not a number, that’s why we provide a comfortable setting where the client’s voice can be heard.Individualized Treatment PlansNo one person is the same, and neither is their recovery journey. Treatment programs are tailored to each client’s unique needs.Academic and Vocational SupportWe want clients to get the most out of life, which means doing their best in the classroom or at their job.The Family ComponentRecovery involves the entire family, so we provide support for the whole family system.

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