Mental Health Tech - Jonesboro TC - Day Shift

Arisa Health • Jonesboro, AR

22h • Onsite

About The Position

Arisa Health is seeking Mental Health Technicians for a group home in Jonesboro, Arkansas, serving adults with mental illness. This role involves providing direct client services under the supervision of medical and psychiatric personnel, performing tasks within established guidelines, and acting as a key member of the interdisciplinary team. Responsibilities include coordinating services, monitoring client conditions, maintaining accurate documentation, and implementing behavioral techniques to ensure a safe and therapeutic environment, including responding to crisis situations.

Requirements

• A high school diploma or GED.
• Maintenance of Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) for Healthcare Workers or Basic Cardiac Life Support (BCLS) certification for Healthcare Workers.
• Good computer skills.
• Good leadership skills.
• Ability to organize and prioritize.
• Patient, consistent, and flexible.
• Ability to work in a team setting.
• Ability to work independently.

Nice To Haves

• Previous experience in a residential setting or working in the mental health field.

Responsibilities

• Providing services to clients under the general supervision of registered nurses, physicians, psychiatrists or other qualified personnel.
• Performing tasks that are within the scope of his/her educational preparation, knowledge, and permitted by the policies and procedures of local, state, and federal guidelines; and the policies of the facility requesting the services.
• Functioning as a member of the interdisciplinary team and assist with the coordination of services including planning, monitoring, documenting and conducting evaluations of services to clients.
• Making observations regarding clients’ physical conditions, behaviors and responses to treatment and reporting any significant changes to appropriate supervisor and other staff members.
• Maintaining appropriate documentation.
• Utilizing behavioral techniques to prevent injury to patients and others and to ensure a safe and therapeutic environment for clients; respond appropriately in crisis situations.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED