Mental Health Tech - Jonesboro IDD Facility- 1st Shift

Arisa Health • Jonesboro, AR

20d

About The Position

Arisa Health is hiring a Mental Health Technician to support its Adult IDD TC Program in Jonesboro. The program serves adults with mental health needs, including those with 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 carries out duties within the employee’s education, knowledge, applicable guidelines, and facility policies. The technician is part of an interdisciplinary team and helps coordinate, plan, monitor, document, and evaluate client services. The role also involves observing and reporting changes in clients’ physical conditions, behavior, and treatment responses, maintaining documentation, and using behavioral techniques to promote safety and respond to crises. Work hours are Monday through Friday, 7 a.m. to 3 p.m.

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED.
• Maintain Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (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.
• Patient, consistent, and flexible approach.
• 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, as permitted by applicable guidelines and facility policies and procedures.
• Participate as a member of the interdisciplinary team and assist with coordinating services, including planning, monitoring, documenting, and conducting evaluations of client services.
• 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 help prevent injury to clients and others and maintain a safe, therapeutic environment.
• Respond appropriately in crisis situations.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Education Level: High school or GED