MIR - PT EOW Mental Health Tech - Pell City (Night)

JEFFERSON BLOUNT ST CLAIR MENTAL HEALTH AUTHORITY•Pell City, AL

23h•Onsite

About The Position

The Mental Health Technician position provides individual care, instruction, and supervision to residents in a Mental Illness Residential Program. This employee serves as a direct caregiver to a group of 3-30 clients, with the exact number depending on the specific cost center. The technician works directly with the Program Coordinator/Home Coordinator and other staff members on duty.

Requirements

Ability to lead clients within group activities.
Ability to supervise and direct the work of clients.
Ability to evaluate problem situations of recipient care and treatment.
Ability to work harmoniously with staff and clients and relate to clients' needs in an individual and group setting.
Self-motivated to function without continuing direct supervision.
Ability to make pertinent statements orally and in writing.
High School Diploma, or GED.
Valid Alabama driver's license and driving record acceptable to agency automobile insurance carrier for inclusion on agency policy.
Ability to be certified and maintain certification in the Nurse Delegation program.
Successful passing of background check and drug screening.

Responsibilities

Provides direct client care to the residents of the group home/residential setting/treatment program.
Monitors, supervises, and trains residents in daily/independent living skills.
Provides support services for the home and the residents.
Transports clients in accordance with schedule.
Documents accurately and timely in the electronic health record.
Administration of medication and adherence to the Nurse Delegation program.
Completes required administrative and client-related paperwork.
Meeting attendance and punctuality expectations, as well as appropriate monitoring and updating of timecard.
Maintenance of all necessary credentialing requirements.
Any and all other duties as assigned by supervisor.