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Psychosocial Rehabilitation Technician (Children's Day Treatment)

CompanyRegion 8 Mental Health
LocationBrookhaven
Work ModeOn Site
PostedJune 13, 2026
About The Company
Region 8 Mental Health is a Community Mental Health Center serving five counties in central Mississippi. With offices in Copiah, Lincoln, Madison, Rankin and Simpson Counties, Region 8 provides a full array of mental health, intellectual / developmental disability, and alcohol and drug services. Region 8 provides services without regard to national origin, race, age, sex, handicap, sexual orientation, political or religious beliefs. Our services are offered with respect for the dignity of all individuals, family members, significant others, professional and community members, in the most efficient, cost effective manner possible.
About the Role

Description

PSYCHOSOCIAL REHABILITATION TECHNICIAN

(Children's Day Treatment)


CHARACTERISTICS OF WORK

Psychosocial Rehabilitation Technicians are responsible for facilitating program activities with consumers enrolled in day treatment programs. This position may require operation of a bus or van to transport consumers to and from the day treatment programs. The work involves constant monitoring and supervision of consumers for ensuring their safety, well-being and improvement in daily functioning.


EXAMPLES OF RESPONSIBILITIES

  • Maintains documentation as evidence that all duties are completed in accordance with program requirements contained in the Department of Mental Health Operational Standards.
  • Maintains proper training, continuing education, qualifications, and other certifications required for this position as written in the Department of Mental Health Operational Standards.
  • Represents Region 8 and Region 8 Administration in a positive manner at all times both internally and externally. 
  • Always leads by example and is a positive role model for coworkers. 
  • Supervises consumers in day treatment activities, including meal and snack preparation, clerical duties and maintenance.
  • Meets regularly with day treatment staff to increase consumer participation.
  • Assists staff with menu preparation, food inventory, shopping and ordering of supplies as necessary.
  • Assists in supervision of consumers while on field trips.
  • Transportation of consumers as directed by supervisor
  • All other duties as assigned by Supervisors.


QUALIFICATIONS

  • Must possess at a minimum a high school diploma or GED equivalent.
  • Must have a valid Mississippi driver’s license.
  • Must pass a criminal background check.


REPORTING SUPERVISOR

Program Coordinator/Directors, County Administrator and Clinical Directors.


POSITIONS SUPERVISED

None

Key Skills
Psychosocial rehabilitationConsumer supervisionDocumentationSafety monitoringTransportationMeal preparationInventory managementClerical dutiesCommunication
Categories
Social ServicesHealthcareTransportationAdministrative
Job Information
📋Core Responsibilities
The technician facilitates day treatment program activities and provides constant supervision to ensure the safety and well-being of consumers. Responsibilities also include maintaining program documentation, assisting with meal preparation, and transporting consumers via bus or van.
📋Job Type
full time
📊Experience Level
0-2
💼Company Size
217
📊Visa Sponsorship
No
💼Language
English
🏢Working Hours
40 hours
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