Psychological/Mental Health Technician

Responsibilities

• Assist with management and treatment of outpatient behavioral health activities under supervision of licensed mental health professionals.
• Conduct intakes and assist with care and treatment of psychiatric, drug, and alcohol patients.
• Counsel clients/patients with personal, behavioral, or psychological problems.
• Perform work independently, resolving non-recurring problems using judgment to select appropriate guidelines.
• Observe patients to detect behavior patterns and report observations to licensed behavioral health staff.
• Lead prescribed individual or group therapy sessions under guidance from licensed mental health professionals.
• Complete initial intake interviews and required forms for new patients on behalf of licensed mental health providers.
• Conduct intake interviews under supervision.
• Administer psychological and psychophysiological tests, compiling data and pre...