MIR - PT Mental Health Tech - Southern Pines (Night)

JEFFERSON BLOUNT ST CLAIR MENTAL HEALTH AUTHORITY•Gardendale, AL

15d•Onsite

About The Position

The Mental Health Technician provides individual care, instruction, and supervision to residents in a Mental Illness Residential Program. The technician serves as a direct caregiver to a group of 3–30 clients, depending on the specific cost center, and works directly with the Program Coordinator/Home Coordinator and staff on duty. The position is part time and scheduled every Saturday and Sunday from 8 p.m. to 8 a.m. at the Southern Pines location in Gardendale, Alabama.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED.
Valid Alabama driver's license and a driving record acceptable to the agency's automobile insurance carrier for inclusion on the agency policy.
Ability to obtain and maintain certification in the Nurse Delegation program.
Successfully pass a background check and drug screening.
Ability to lead clients in group activities.
Ability to supervise and direct clients' work.
Ability to evaluate problem situations involving recipient care and treatment.
Ability to work harmoniously with staff and clients and relate to clients' needs in individual and group settings.
Self-motivation to function without continuing direct supervision.
Ability to make pertinent statements orally and in writing.

Responsibilities

Provide direct client care to residents in the group home, residential setting, or treatment program.
Monitor, supervise, and train residents in daily and independent living skills.
Provide support services for the home and residents.
Transport clients according to schedule.
Document accurately and promptly in the electronic health record.
Administer medication and adhere to the Nurse Delegation program.
Complete required administrative and client-related paperwork.
Meet attendance and punctuality expectations; monitor and update the timecard appropriately.
Maintain all necessary credentialing requirements.
Perform other duties as assigned by the supervisor.