Mental Health Technician (Part-Time)
About The Position
Job Summary: This is a position in the treatment and rehabilitation of clients with behavioral health disorders. The Mental Health Technician is responsible for the services necessary to assist clients in daily living in a treatment unit or in a residential program. This position is also responsible for answering phone calls, taking messages for staff, greeting and assisting clients and members of the public in communication with agency staff. The Mental Health Technician assists in maintaining medical records, conducting general word processing, copying, filing, and general clerical duties. A person in this position oversees the daily flow of chores, facilitates groups, passes medications, and oversees client activities. Work is performed alongside an MHT II or higher for all training purposes.
Requirements
- Obtain Certification for Management of Aggressive Behavior (MOAB) training. MOAB is an in-depth training program that teaches individuals how to recognize, reduce, and manage violent and aggressive behavior. Training is provided.?
- You must be at least 18 years old.
- A high school diploma or equivalent is required.?
- Must pass pre-employment requirements, UA, background check, TB Skin Test and Medical Health Assessment.
Nice To Haves
- First Aid CPR Certification preferred or willing to obtain.
- Knowledge of Alcohol and Drug and/or Mental Illness, preferred.
Responsibilities
- Required to follow dress code policies of any alternative work locations, including but not limited to schools, jails, courts, detention centers, other community partners, etc.?
- Develop effective communication in both written and verbal platforms.
- Learn to operate all general office equipment.
- Gain proficiency in using a personal computer-based word processor.
- Acquire the ability to function competently as a receptionist.
- Understand and perform electronic record filing
- Understand confidentiality regulations.
- File, maintain client records and general office duties.
- Learn how to monitor weekend passes and curfew for individuals in the reintegration level of care.
- Learn how to monitor client behavior and documentation.
- Learn how to prepare and monitor work crew assignments.
- Learn how to collect UAs for clients.
- Learn how to resolve conflicts amongst clients.
- Learn how to do routine inspection for maintenance requirements.
- Learn how to oversee house cleaning assignments.
- Learn how to conduct meal preparation supervision and assignments.
- document the need for supplies and commodities when identified.
- Learn how to monitor building security throughout shifts and address irregularities.
- Learn how to document client interactions.
- Learn how to report appropriately to leadership.
- Learn how to facilitate the delivery of services to clients when scheduled.
- Learn how to initiate activities as outlined in the group schedule.
- Learn how to be oriented and competent in overseeing clients for tornadoes and/or fire drills.
- Learn how to act as an on-site liaison for the MHT Supervisor and provide oversight to daily operations.
- Learn how to provide on the job training (OJT) for new hire MHT I via behavioral modeling.
- Learn how to tend to Client needs.
- Attend meetings and supervision as directed by supervisor.
- Complete annual training.
- Complete and maintain proper documentation of time and services within 24 hours.
- Other duties as assigned.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Part-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
