Shift Time: 3:00PM-11:00PM MONDAY.TUESDAY.WEDNESDAY,THURSDAY & SATURDAY

Status: Full Time

JOB SUMMARY

In accordance with agency Mission, Vision, Values and Goals, the Mental Health Technician serves as support staff assisting residents with the achievement of treatment goals by insuring a safe, supportive, and therapeutic environment within the program. This position includes conducting interaction with clients at any time outside of completing assigned tasks. The person holding this position is expected to present as a model mental health technician for this program in fulfilling duties as well as showing self-initiative, professionalism, and positive leadership skills.

PRIMARY FUNCTIONS

Provides direct support/monitoring and develops supportive therapeutic relationship with residents in order to meet treatment plan goals in accordance with the policies of the facility and as agreed upon by the individual resident.

Monitors and intervenes with clients at all times and ensures appropriate/acceptable behaviors are exhibited, physical and emotional security is assured.

Assists in the process of client admissions as outlined by supervisor, or lead mental health tech, and per the needs of the assigned program.

Monitors and documents daily chore completion as designated by lead mental health tech and/or shift assignment, ensuring cleanliness of facility.

Reports and documents observation accurately and completely in client chart in regards to client behavior or physical status.

Participates in and meets ethical standards regarding all treatment and documentation practices, Quality Assurance/Quality Improvement procedures, utilization management, and program/client outcomes.

Serves as group educator in groups commensurate with skill and training.

Follows all agency policies and procedures including emergency and corporate compliance policies/procedures 100% of the time.

Optional: Transport residents as directed by supervisor. Meet driver requirements.

QUALIFICATIONS:

Education: A high school diploma, equivalency or life experience equivalency.

Experience: Prefer a minimum of one year experience in working with clients with mental illness.

Licensure, Certification, Registration: Medication Aide, CPR, First Aid, Non Violent Crisis Intervention

Special Skills:

Crisis Intervention

Excellent Listening/communication (oral and written)

Establishing rapport in professional relationships

Dependable

Positive role model

Organization/time management

Self-Initiative

REQUIREMENTS:

Providers must meet requirements regarding experience and training when delivering services to specific age groups and treatment populations. The following criteria apply and are provided by CMHS, Inc:

Must maintain agency required trainings in seriously mental illness, dual diagnosis, or other related issues.

Must obtain a minimum of 6 hours, over a 2-year period, of professional development in the area of cultural diversity.

Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) Certification is maintained.

Non- Violent Crisis Intervention (NVCI) Certification is maintained.

Medication Aid: Certification is maintained.

First Aid: Certification is maintained

Ethics: 3 hour annually

Food Handlers License- Jackson County

Driving (optional): Must maintain a valid drivers license and clean driving record. Must pass a Department of Transportation physical as required by regulations.

DEGREE OF SUPERVISION:

This position is supervised by MHT Supervisor.

POSITIONS SUPERVISED:

None