Dripping Springs, Texas
Category: Aide
Contract - Full Time
Job ID: 1004540
Work Setting: Healthcare Facilities
Contract Duration: 4 Weeks
Est. Pay: $880 / Week
Posted Date: 8/25/2025
Dripping Springs, Texas
Work Setting: Healthcare Facilities
Category: Aide
Contract Duration: 4 Weeks
Contract - Full Time
Est. Pay: $880 / Week
Job ID: 1004540
Posted Date: 8/25/2025
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Mental Health Technician (Adolescent Program, Ages 11–17) Location: Dripping Springs, TX Schedule: Overnight Shift includes weekends. Contract Type: Short-term contract with high potential for extension and internal permanent placement
Position Overview We are seeking compassionate and dedicated Mental Health Technicians to join our team in supporting adolescents through their therapeutic journey—from admission to discharge. This role is vital to maintaining a safe, structured, and supportive environment, and involves direct engagement with patients, group facilitation, and collaboration with the clinical team.
Mental Health Technicians serve as a consistent and caring presence for our clients, helping them navigate treatment while promoting emotional growth and resilience. We encourage creativity and welcome team members to integrate personal strengths and passions—such as yoga, art, or other hobbies—into our programming.
Key Responsibilities • Welcome and orient new patients to the program, completing assessments within 24 hours of admission • Identify and communicate any special needs to the treatment team • Monitor patients throughout the facility to ensure safety and well-being • Serve as a positive role model, demonstrating professionalism and empathy • Support therapeutic goals by helping patients engage in coping strategies and structured activities • Lead psychoeducational and therapeutic groups (e.g., life skills, relapse prevention, coping skills) • Document patient behavior and interactions thoroughly and confidentially • Maintain cleanliness and order in the facility during assigned shifts • Answer phone calls professionally and direct inquiries appropriately
Qualifications • Bachelor’s degree or minimum of 2 years of relevant experience in adolescent mental health • Valid Driver’s License in good standing • CPR/First Aid certification • CPI certification within 90 days of hire • TB test required • Commitment to ongoing training and professional development (monthly online and in-person sessions)
Why Join Us? • Make a meaningful impact in the lives of adolescents • Be part of a supportive and innovative team • Opportunity to bring your unique talents into therapeutic programming • Pathway to permanent employment Benefits At Amergis, we firmly believe that our employees are the heartbeat of our organization and we are happy to offer the following benefits: Competitive pay & weekly paychecks Health, dental, vision, and life insurance 401(k) savings plan Awards and recognition programs *Benefit eligibility is dependent on employment status. About Amergis Amergis, formerly known as Maxim Healthcare Staffing, has served our clients and communities by connecting people to the work that matters since 1988. We provide meaningful opportunities to our extensive network of healthcare and school-based professionals, ready to work in any hospital, government facility, or school. Through partnership and innovation, Amergis creates unmatched staffing experiences to deliver the best workforce solutions. Amergis is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, color, religion, national origin, disability, protected Veteran status, age, or any other characteristic protected by law.
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