Mental Health Technician II - Cottonwood, AL

Spectracare Health Systems • Ashford, AL

302d • $14

About The Position

This position will be located at our Cottonwood Care Home in Ashford, Alabama. The position performs various patient care activities to care for the personal needs and comfort of the client as well as for the effective and efficient operation of the facility, while promoting a safe and therapeutic milieu. Staff is expected to teach basic living skills to clients daily, as well as perform various functions within the facility. This position is an 'awake' position; therefore, no sleeping is permitted while on duty.

Requirements

• HS Diploma/GED
• Must be 21 years or older, Good MVR, and willing to submit to motor vehicle report check
• Must be willing to submit to a pre-employment background check and drug screen
• Must obtain CPR and MAC certification upon hire
• Prefer previous experience providing patient care in a mental health or substance abuse treatment environment

Responsibilities

• Various activities to meet consumer needs including, but not limited to: meal preparation, cleaning of the facility, assisting with daily tasks, etc.
• Teaching group and individual basic living skills
• Providing transportation using system vehicle when required by the program
• Ensure efficient operation of the facility
• Assisting with medication using the MAC certification under nurse supervision
• Completing required documentation using an electronic health record system

Benefits

• Blue Cross Blue Shield of Alabama Health and Dental Insurance
• Alabama State Retirement
• Paid Time Off - Annual, Sick, Personal
• OnShift Wallet through Payactiv
• PTO Buyback Program
• Company paid life insurance
• AD&D and dependent life insurance
• 10 Paid Holidays
• Public Service Loan Forgiveness
• Troy University Student Discount (Dothan Campus)

What This Job Offers

• Industry: Ambulatory Health Care Services
• Education Level: High school or GED