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    "description": "<p><span style=\"font-weight: bold\">Mental Health Technician – Youth Behavioral Health</span><br><span style=\"font-weight: bold\">Location:</span> New Hope, MI (New Hope Youth Center)<br><span style=\"font-weight: bold\">Job Type:</span> Full-Time, Must be open to working any shift and at least one shift every weekend.<br><span style=\"font-weight: bold\">Pay:</span> $20.00 per hour</p>\n<p><br></p>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 18px; font-weight: bold\">About Youth Opportunity &amp; New Hope Youth Center</span></p>\n<p>Youth Opportunity is a nationally recognized leader in residential and behavioral health treatment for at-risk youth. Our <span style=\"font-weight: bold\">New Hope Youth Center in New Hope, Michigan</span> provides trauma-informed short-term and long-term residential treatment for females ages 10 to 17 who have experienced abuse or neglect. Youth may present with mental health or behavioral needs requiring care in a structured, therapeutic environment.</p>\n<p>The program offers individualized mental health and substance abuse treatment through individual, family, and group therapy, along with life skills and social skills development. Services are provided in a caring, supportive setting focused on ensuring the safety and well-being of youth at all times. The average length of stay depends on progress toward individualized treatment goals and readiness for aftercare placement.</p>\n<p><br></p>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 18px; font-weight: bold\">Mental Health Technician Benefits</span></p>\n<ul>\n<li>Medical, dental, and vision insurance</li>\n<li>401(k) with up to 4% employer match with Immediate Vesting</li>\n<li>Paid time off (PTO) and holidays – earn 4 hours of PTO every pay period</li>\n<li>Free RX delivery on most medications</li>\n<li>Tuition reimbursement and professional development</li>\n<li>Robust Employee Assistance Program</li>\n<li>Supportive, mission-driven work environment</li>\n</ul>\n<p><br></p>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 18px; font-weight: bold\">Why Join Youth Opportunity?</span></p>\n<ul>\n<li>Be part of a team making a difference in the lives of vulnerable youth</li>\n<li>Gain experience in a growing field of youth mental health and residential care</li>\n<li>Work in a secure, structured, and supportive treatment environment</li>\n<li>Develop your skills through training, mentorship, and advancement opportunities</li>\n</ul>\n<p><br><br></p>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 18px; font-weight: bold\">Mental Health Technician Responsibilities:</span></p>\n<ul>\n<li>Supervise a group of 7-10 youth through activities during waking and non-waking hours</li>\n<li>Provide a safe, secure environment using group counseling techniques, positive discipline, and crisis intervention as needed</li>\n<li>Represent each youth’s needs and accomplishments to the treatment team</li>\n<li>Lead group meetings and encourage peer support and accountability</li>\n<li>Assist teachers in delivering classroom content and transferring study skills to daily routines</li>\n<li>Facilitate and encourage structured activities that support treatment goals</li>\n<li>Document shift occurrences, headcounts, and referrals for medical needs</li>\n<li>Support with transporting youth and maintain security and supervision protocols</li>\n</ul>\n<p><br><br></p>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 18px; font-weight: bold\">Additional Responsibilities:</span></p>\n<ul>\n<li>Participate in training and development activities</li>\n<li>Report incidents or concerns regarding youth safety or conduct</li>\n<li>Perform other duties as assigned</li>\n</ul>\n<p><br></p>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 18px; font-weight: bold\">Requirements:</span></p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: bold\">Education:</span></p>\n<ul>\n<li>Two years of college coursework in social or human services preferred</li>\n<li>High school diploma or equivalent required</li>\n</ul>\n<p><br></p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: bold\">Experience:</span></p>\n<ul>\n<li>Two years of experience working with youth preferred</li>\n</ul>\n<p><br></p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: bold\">Skills:</span></p>\n<ul>\n<li>Strong verbal and interpersonal communication</li>\n<li>Ability to work effectively in group settings</li>\n<li>Proficiency in crisis intervention methods (training provided)</li>\n<li>Solid documentation and observation skills</li>\n</ul>\n<p><br></p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: bold\">Physical Demands:</span></p>\n<ul>\n<li>Ability to lift 30 lbs. and actively supervise youth in various environments</li>\n<li>Respond quickly to emergencies, apply physical restraint if needed</li>\n<li>Engage in activities indoors and outdoors in varying conditions</li>\n</ul>\n<p><br></p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: bold\">Other:</span></p>\n<ul>\n<li>Valid driver’s license required</li>\n<li>Must meet state criminal background check requirements</li>\n</ul>\n<p><br></p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: bold\">Youth Opportunity Investments is an Equal Opportunity Employer.</span></p>",
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