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Job Description POSITION SUMMARY: The Assistant Mental Health Technician (MHT) Manager supports the Mental Health Technician Manager in supervising, training, and coordinating the activities of the MHT team. The Assistant MHT Manager plays a vital role in onboarding new staff, orienting new residents, maintaining staffing coverage, and ensuring high-quality, trauma-informed care within a residential behavioral health treatment center for adolescents. JOB-SPECIFIC RESPONSIBILITIES: Staff Training and Preceptorship • Act as a preceptor for all newly hired Mental Health Technicians and Lead Mental Health Technicians, providing structured orientation and support during onboarding., • Assist with the continued education and ongoing training of all MHT staff under the direction of the MHT Manager. Resident Orientation • Conduct initial orientation for all new residents upon admission, including introducing residents to facility rules, daily schedules, behavioral expectations, and therapeutic milieu structure., • Support special projects, safety initiatives, and residential events as assigned. Supervisory Support • Provide oversight and direction to MHTs and Lead MHTs when the MHT Manager is off-site or unavailable., • Address immediate staffing, resident care, and milieu management needs as they arise. Scheduling and Staffing Coordination • Complete the weekly MHT schedule, considering staff availability, preferences, and program needs., • Coordinate coverage for callouts, unscheduled absences, and PTO to ensure 24/7 staffing coverage. Skills & Competencies • Leadership and mentoring skills, • Strong interpersonal and communication skills, • Ability to coordinate scheduling and staffing coverage, • Crisis intervention and de-escalation skills, • Organizational and time management skills, • Commitment to ethical standards, teamwork, and quality care, • Maintains confidentiality of patient records., • Complete all documentation as required or ensure the completion of all necessary documentation promptly and appropriately., • Adheres to facility policies and procedures., • Performs miscellaneous job-related duties as assigned. POSITION QUALIFICATIONS: EDUCATION: • High school diploma or equivalent required; Associate’s or Bachelor’s degree in Psychology, Social Services, or related field preferred. EXPERIENCE: • Minimum of 2 years of experience as a Mental Health Technician or similar position in a behavioral health setting, with demonstrated leadership ability preferred., • Knowledge of Texas HHSC licensing standards and Joint Commission Behavioral Health standards required., • Knowledge of trauma-informed care and adolescent behavioral health principles., • Strong understanding of therapeutic milieu management and behavioral intervention techniques.