Mental Health Technician (Full-Time)
About The Position
This is a position in the treatment and rehabilitation of clients of the center with behavioral health disorders. The Mental Health Technician I is responsible for the delivery of services necessary to assist clients in daily living on a treatment unit or in a residential program. This position is also responsible for answering telephone calls, taking messages for staff, greeting and assisting clients and members of the public in communication with agency staff. The Mental Health Technician I assist in maintaining medical records, conducts 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
- Must be at least 18 years old.
- A high school diploma or equivalent is required.
- Pass TB Screen Test.
- Pass pre-employment background checks, and State of Kansas Adult/Child.
- Obtain Certification for Management of Aggressive Behavior (MOAB) training.
- First Aid CPR Certification.
- Be able to get on the floor and rise without assistance.
- Prolonged periods of standing and walking.
Nice To Haves
- Knowledge of Alcohol and Drug and/or Mental Illness preferred.
Responsibilities
- Assist clients in daily living on a treatment unit or in a residential program.
- Answer telephone calls and take messages for staff.
- Greet and assist clients and members of the public in communication with agency staff.
- Assist in maintaining medical records.
- Conduct general word processing, copying, filing, and general clerical duties.
- Oversee the daily flow of chores.
- Facilitate groups.
- Pass medications.
- Oversee client activities.
- 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 written and spoken English language.
- Operate all general office equipment.
- Function competently as a receptionist.
- Perform filing electronic records duties.
- Understand confidentiality regulations.
- File and maintain client records and general office duties.
- Monitor weekend passes and curfew for individuals in the reintegration level of care.
- Monitor client behavior and document.
- Prepare and monitor work crew assignments.
- Obtain UAs on clients.
- Resolve conflict among clients.
- Perform routine inspection for maintenance needs.
- Oversee house cleaning assignments.
- Supervise meal preparation and assignments.
- Document the need for supplies and commodities when identified.
- Monitor building security throughout shifts & address irregularities.
- Document client interactions.
- Report appropriately to the chain of command.
- Facilitate the delivery of services to clients when scheduled.
- Initiate activities as outlined in the group schedule.
- Oversee clients for tornado and/or fire drills.
- Act as on-site liaison for the MHT Supervisor and provide oversight to daily operations.
- Provide on the job training (OJT) for new hire MHT I via behavioral modeling.
- Tend to Client needs.
- Attend meetings and supervision as directed by supervisor.
- Complete annual trainings.
- Complete and maintain proper documentation of time and services within 24 hours.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
