Mental Health Technician Job at Kahm Center for Eating Disorders, Burlington, VT

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  • Kahm Center for Eating Disorders
  • Burlington, VT

Job Description

The Kahm Center for Eating Disorders is a small family owned Vermont practice that treats eating disorders in an Intensive Outpatient Program (IOP) and Partial Hospitalization Program (PHP) setting. We are looking for mental health technicians who are passionate about treating eating disorders and fostering meaningful relationships with the staff and patients as a part of a multidisciplinary treatment team.

Qualifications:

Experience in the field of mental health is preferred

Theoretic as well as practical knowledge of the clinical area

Demonstrates strong leadership qualities

Demonstrates sound judgment

Demonstrates and consistently strives to maintain excellence in all mental health technician job responsibilities

Bachelors degree required; in psychology or related field preferred

Essential Functions (Performed in accordance with Kahm Center policies under the supervision of the lead therapist):

Facilitates process and alternative groups (up to 10-12 patients )

Collect patient vitals and biometrics according to program schedule

Supervise and meal coach with patients daily

Assist therapists with patients in crisis

Key player in integrating and supporting the patients through their recovery journey

Provide support and intervention consistent with the patient’s treatment plan

Engage patients in developing healthy and appropriate connections with other patients in the milieu and the team

Assist in food preparation;

Model appropriate meals and mealtime behavior/conversation

Oversee the milieu and assists by maintaining the integrity of the therapeutic group schedule

Maintain a positive, supportive demeanor that is respectful, courteous, and compassionate to all patients and coworkers

Serves as an active member of the multidisciplinary treatment team; e.g., attends treatment team rounds when schedule allows

Assist with administrative tasks when needed

Other duties as assigned

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