Mental Health Technician - Teen PHP & IOP… at Bright Path… · Wake…

Status: Full-Time / W2 Position

Schedule: Monday-Friday, 8:30 am - 4:30 pm

Reports to: Lead Mental Health Technician / Clinical Program Manager

About Bright Path
Bright Path is a vibrant, mission-driven behavioral health organization dedicated to providing compassionate, evidence-based care to teens and their families through our Partial Hospitalization Program (PHP) and Intensive Outpatient Program (IOP). We believe healing happens through connection with trusted adults, strong therapeutic relationships, and supportive community systems—embracing a “whole team for each teen” approach.

Our interdisciplinary team works collaboratively to provide a safe, structured, and welcoming environment where teens can build skills, strengthen relationships, and move forward in their healing journey. We are equally committed to creating a workplace where curiosity, compassion, collaboration, and professional growth thrive—and where every team member feels seen, supported, and valued.

Position Summary

Bright Path is seeking an empathetic, dependable, and team-oriented Mental Health Technician (MHT) to support our Teen Partial Hospitalization Program (PHP) and Intensive Outpatient Program (IOP). The MHT plays an essential role in supporting the daily therapeutic structure and maintaining a safe, compassionate, inclusive, and engaging environment for teens receiving treatment.

This position is well suited for early-career professionals or students seeking hands-on experience in adolescent behavioral health. It offers meaningful exposure to multiple levels of care and the opportunity to make a positive impact each day.

Responsibilities

• Support therapeutic and psychoeducational groups within the PHP and IOP programs.
• Coordinate program setup by organizing supplies and ensuring all materials are prepared and readily available for groups.
• Assist with daily check-ins, transitions, activities, and overall program flow.
• Monitor client attendance, participation, engagement, and behavioral needs.
• Provide appropriate emotional and behavioral support to adolescents during program hours.
• Help maintain a safe, structured, therapeutic, and welcoming environment across both programs.
• Use de-escalation and crisis-management techniques in accordance with Bright Path policies and training.
• Document relevant observations, incidents, and client information accurately and promptly.
• Communicate concerns or changes in client behavior to the appropriate clinical team member.

Collaborate with clinicians, care coordinators, education staff, and other members of the interdisciplinary team.

Qualifications

Required

• High school diploma or equivalent
• Experience working with adolescents in behavioral health, education, childcare, coaching, mentoring or another youth development settings
• Strong communication, interpersonal, teamwork, and problem solving skills.
• Ability to maintain composure in challenging situations and model healthy emotional regulation
• Ability to provide consistent sturcture while modeling healthy communication and emotional regulation
• Commitment to maintaining a safe, therapeutic, and inclusive environment
• Ability to protect client confidentiality and follow HIPPA and organizational policies.

Preferred

• Bachelor's degree or current enrollment in psychology, social work, human services, education, or a related field.
• Experience supporting adolescents with mental health or behavioral needs.
• Previous experience in PHP/IOP, residential, or inpatient mental health settings
• Familiarity with trauma-informed care principles and evidence-based interventions
• CPR/First Aid certification

What Sets Bright Path Apart

At Bright Path, we lead with heart. We center our culture around courageous conversations, joyful connection, and ongoing learning. We are proud to be a place where clinicians, educators, and support staff work shoulder-to-shoulder to make a difference in the lives of teens and their families. Here, your voice matters, your work is valued, and your growth is supported.

Supportive Company Culture: Join a collaborative, mission-driven team that values open communication, teamwork, and employee well-being.

Hands-On Experience: Gain meaningful experience supporting teens across both Partial Hospitalization (PHP) and Intensive Outpatient (IOP) levels of care.

Professional Growth: Strengthen your skills in adolescent behavioral health, therapeutic support, crisis prevention, and interdisciplinary collaboration.

Meaningful Impact: Help teens feel safe, understood, supported, and empowered throughout their healing journey.

Team-Based Care: Work alongside experienced clinical, educational, and support professionals who share a commitment to providing thoughtful, high-quality care. Ongoing Learning: Participate in training, supervision, and development opportunities designed to support your continued growth.

• Supportive Company Culture: Join a collaborative, mission-driven team that values open communication, teamwork, and employee well-being.
• Hands-On Experience: Gain meaningful experience supporting teens across both Partial Hospitalization (PHP) and Intensive Outpatient (IOP) levels of care.
• Professional Growth: Strengthen your skills in adolescent behavioral health, therapeutic support, crisis prevention, and interdisciplinary collaboration.
• Meaningful Impact: Help teens feel safe, understood, supported, and empowered throughout their healing journey.
• Team-Based Care: Work alongside experienced clinical, educational, and support professionals who share a commitment to providing thoughtful, high-quality care.
• Ongoing Learning: Participate in training, supervision, and development opportunities designed to support your continued growth.

To Apply: Please send your resume and a brief cover letter outlining your interest and experience to ashley.macom@brightpathbh.com.

Job Type: Full-time

Expected hours: 40.0 per week

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Work Location: In person