Mental Health Tech - Jonesboro IDD Facility- Weekend Days

Arisa Health • Jonesboro, AR

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About The Position

Arisa Health is hiring a Mental Health Technician to support its Adult IDD TC Program in Jonesboro, serving individuals with mental health needs, including co-occurring intellectual and developmental disabilities. The position provides client services under the general supervision of registered nurses, physicians, psychiatrists, or other qualified personnel, and performs duties within the scope of the employee’s preparation and knowledge and in accordance with applicable guidelines and facility policies.

The technician is part of an interdisciplinary team and helps coordinate client services through planning, monitoring, documentation, and evaluation. The role includes observing clients’ physical conditions, behaviors, and responses to treatment; reporting significant changes to supervisors and other staff; maintaining documentation; and using behavioral techniques to prevent injury and support a safe, therapeutic environment. The technician must respond appropriately during crisis situations.

The schedule includes Saturday and Sunday from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m., plus two 8-hour shifts during the week. The position requires maintaining CPR for Healthcare Workers or Basic Cardiac Life Support (BCLS) certification for Healthcare Workers.

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED.
• Maintain 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 and independently.

Nice To Haves

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

Responsibilities

• Provide services to clients under the general supervision of registered nurses, physicians, psychiatrists, or other qualified personnel.
• Perform tasks within the scope of educational preparation and knowledge and in accordance with applicable guidelines and facility policies.
• Participate as a member of the interdisciplinary team and assist with coordinating services, including planning, monitoring, documenting, and evaluating services to clients.
• Observe clients’ physical conditions, behaviors, and responses to treatment, and report significant changes to appropriate supervisors and staff.
• Maintain appropriate documentation.
• Use behavioral techniques to prevent injury and help 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