Mental Health Rehabilitation Technician - STRTP Youth Residential Program

Posted 7 days ago

center for positive changesSan Diego (CA)

Mental Health and Substance Abuse Social Workers Outpatient Mental Health and Substance Abuse Centers

SENIORITY

Mid

SALARY

$22.00 - $26.00 Hourly

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About the role

Mental Health Rehabilitation Technician - STRTP Youth Residential Program Center For Positive Changes - SAN DIEGO, CA 92120 Salary Range $22.00 - $26.00 HourlyHelp Youth Build Skills for a Brighter FutureCenter for Positive Changes (CFPC) is seeking a compassionate and motivated Mental Health Rehabilitation Technician to join our multidisciplinary behavioral health team serving youth in our Short-Term Residential Therapeutic Program (STRTP).This position provides hands-on rehabilitation services for children, adolescents, and transitional-age youth experiencing mental health and behavioral challenges. Working under the clinical supervision of the Assistant Program Manager (APM) and in collaboration with the Head of Service (HOS), you'll help youth develop coping skills, improve emotional regulation, and achieve meaningful treatment goals in a trauma-informed residential setting. If you're passionate about behavioral health, youth development, and making a lasting impact, we'd love to hear from you.

Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications: Applicants must meet one of the following:

Option 1Master's degree or PhD in a field related to the mental health treatment of children and adolescents
Option 2Bachelor's degreeAt least 2 years of qualifying full-time mental health experience
Option 3Associate degreeAt least 4 years of qualifying full-time mental health experience
Qualifying experience includes direct services in:
Behavioral Health
Community Mental Health
Residential Treatment
Physical Restoration
Social Adjustment
Vocational Rehabilitation

What You'll Do:

Primary Responsibilities
Deliver Specialty Mental Health Services (SMHS) within the Rehabilitation Technician scope of practice
Facilitate skill-building, psychoeducation, and rehabilitation services for youth and families
Reinforce treatment goals established by the clinical team
Teach healthy coping skills, emotional regulation, communication, and independent living skills
Support crisis intervention and behavioral de-escalation using trauma-informed practices
Coordinate services with residential staff, social workers, probation officers, schools, and community partners
Participate in Child and Family Team (CFT) meetings and multidisciplinary treatment meetings
Maintain accurate and timely electronic health records
Complete documentation in compliance with CalAIM, DHCS, STRTP, and Medi-Cal requirements
Participate in weekly clinical supervision and submit documentation for co-signature

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