Mental Health Technician — Youth Behavioral Health

Job overview

Mental Health Technician — Youth Behavioral Health is an onsite, full-time role at Osceola Youth Center in Evart, MI, paying $20 per hour. The center serves boys ages 10–17 who need behavioral stabilization through a trauma-informed residential program combining clinical therapy, education, life skills, and recreation. The technician supervises and supports youth in a structured setting, promoting safety and helping them develop skills for responsible behavior. The role contributes to treatment goals by guiding daily activities, communicating youth needs to the treatment team, documenting shifts, and coordinating with teachers and other staff.

What you'll do

• Supervise a group of 7–10 youth and maintain awareness of their whereabouts
• follow movement, security, contraband, head-count, and reporting procedures
• provide a safe environment using group counseling and positive discipline
• represent youth needs and progress to the treatment team
• conduct problem-solving meetings and check-ins
• support classroom-to-living-unit learning
• promote daily activities
• document shift activities
• refer youth for special or medical evaluation as needed.

What we're looking for

Skills & competencies

mental health technician

youth behavioral health

evart mi

osceola youth center

$20/hour

residential care

trauma-informed care

youth supervision

group counseling

positive discipline

direct care

$3,000 sign-on bonus

cpr and first aid

full-time

Work arrangement

• Weekend coverage required

Benefits & perks

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• 401(k) with up to 4% employer match and immediate vesting
• paid time off and holidays
• free prescription delivery on most medications
• tuition reimbursement
• professional development
• employee assistance program.

Why this role

The posting lists a $3,000 sign-on bonus, paid in two installments. A high school diploma or equivalent is required; two years of college coursework and two years of youth work experience are preferred. First Aid, CPR, and crisis intervention certification are required during the probationary period.

About the employer

Youth Opportunity Investments, LLC is hiring for this role. Industry: Residential Mental Health and Substance Abuse Facilities. Sector: 62.