Mental Health Technician

SKYLAND TRAIL • North Druid Hills, GA

52d • Onsite

About The Position

The Mental Health Tech provide various support services to the clients and clinical staff of Skyland Trail.

Requirements

• Minimum of a High School degree in related field (i.e.; Psychology, Social Work, Counseling, etc.) and/or two (2) years clinical experience in the mental health field
• Prior experience with the chronically mentally ill population.
• Competitive salary commensurate with experience.

Responsibilities

• Transport clients to scheduled physician's appointments, laboratory appointments, and other locations as deemed appropriate.
• Make trips to purchase food items, supplies, or other items necessary for the continuity of the program.
• Organize the clients and transport to the grocery store on a weekly basis. Remain within budgetary guidelines as established by Residential Coordinator.
• Responsible for driving in a safe and responsible manner at all times, obeying all traffic laws.
• Responsible for keeping up with and reporting maintenance needs of the van (i.e.; brake work, oil changes, etc.). Ensure that the van maintains a safe level of gasoline and motor oil. Perform van safety checks.
• Ensure that the clients are following safety procedures while riding in the van (i.e.; seatbelts on, no drinking, and no smoking, no rough-housing).
• Must keep facility vehicle clean.
• Conduct assigned Residential groups and document based on developed written curriculums for each group.
• Conduct community activities for clients per schedule as developed by Life Skills Coordinator.
• Facilitate community meetings.
• During evening shift hours, assist clients in the preparation of dinner and clean-up of kitchen. Assist or lead evening client activities.
• Supervise the self-administration of clients' medication as needed and properly document each dose.
• Utilize staff shift log to convey pertinent information to other staff.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Education Level: High school or GED
• Number of Employees: 251-500 employees