Life, Physical and Social Science Technicians, not listed separately
Industry:
Regulation, Licensing, and Inspection of Miscellaneous Commercial Sectors
Job Type:
Permanent
Job Shift:
Rotating
Job Location:
St. Croix
Minimum Education:
High School Diploma
Career Level:
Entry Level
Minimum Experience:
2 Years
Job Description:
Virgin Islands Behavioral Services (VIBS), a 30-bed behavioral health facility, with three out-patient programs and an educational component, has been providing quality health care to the residents of the Virgin Islands since 1995. Majority of the programs are located on St. Croix and there is an out-patient program on St. Thomas. An interesting and challenging experience awaits you as an employee of VIBS. You will join a group of talented, caring professionals, all committed to providing the best in quality care to our diverse resident population. Virgin Islands Behavioral Services currently has a Per Diem Mental Health Technician position available. The candidate selected will be responsible for the following: 1. Performs the delivery of resident care under the direction of the Mental Health Supervisor and Program Manager. 2. Interacts with residents in accordance to the individual treatment plan and established therapeutic process. 3. Assists in the planning and implementation of the daily schedule and behavioral program, which lead to emotional, intellectual, and social development of residents.
Skills Required
The following are the job requirements for the Mental Health Technician position: 1. Two years of direct care experience with children and adolescents, OR An undergraduate degree in education, psychology, counseling, or related field. 2. Serves as a positive role model for residents to observe and learn socially appropriate values, attitudes, and behaviors. 3. Capability to maintain effective relationships in a team-oriented environment.
Company Name: Virgin Islands Behavioral Services, Inc.
Company Description:
A short term residential evaluation unit designed to respond to youths between the ages of five and seventeen years who are experiencing emotional and/or behavioral difficulties.
Currently running several programs that provide respite care for children in foster care who are in crisis. VIBS is designed to provide professional residential treatment and counseling services in a family atmosphere. The therapeutic environment fosters positive self-esteem, respect for others and acceptance of responsibility for one's behavior.
VIBS also provides a secure treatment environment for severely traumatized and extremely impulsive adolescent females. VIBS provides a healing environment that can foster recovery from trauma and develop new behavioral, emotional and life skill strategies to alter their dysfunctional lifestyles.
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