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 transporting clients in a passenger van and 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.

SHIFT HOURS ARE: SUNDAY DOUBLE 7:00AM-11:00PM

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.

Transports clients in passenger van as needed to and from program.

Follows policies/procedures, including emergency procedures.

SECONDARY FUNCTIONS

Works well as a team member.

Regularly attends staff meetings.

Regularly attends in-service education.

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

QUALIFICATIONS:

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

Experience: A minimum of one year experience in working with clients with severe mental illness.

Special Skills: Excellent Listening/communication/written. Dependable. Organizational/time management.

REQUIREMENTS:

Self-Initiative

Positive role model

Establishing rapport in professional relationships

Crisis Intervention

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

Driving: Must maintain a valid drivers Class E driver's license and clean driving record. Must obtain and maintain MoDOT Certification. Must pass a MoDOT physical.