Mental Health Tech - Forrest City TC - Weekends

Arisa Health • Forrest City, AR

10d • Onsite

About The Position

Arisa Health is seeking candidates to fill Mental Health Technician positions in a group home serving adults with mental illness in Forrest City, Arkansas. This role involves providing direct services to clients under the supervision of healthcare professionals, functioning as part of an interdisciplinary team, and maintaining a safe and therapeutic environment.

Requirements

• 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
• Patience, consistency, and flexibility
• Ability to work in a team setting
• Ability to work independently

Nice To Haves

• Previous experience in a residential setting
• Previous experience 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: Part-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: High school or GED