Mental Health Technician - Weekends

WELLSTONE•Hazel Green, AL

About The Position

The Mental Health Technician cares for residents in a group home setting, supporting their living, social, and financial skills and participating in their treatment. The role includes learning and following documentation practices and state and federal standards established by the Department of Mental Health. The position is part-time and works Saturdays and Sundays from 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED.
Basic computer skills.
Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
Acceptable three-year Motor Vehicle Report and a valid driver’s license.
CPR, SAMA, and MAC certifications, or the ability to obtain them.
Ability to lift approximately 50 pounds and push, pull, or transport clients and equipment.

Responsibilities

In the absence of the House Supervisor, assume supervisory authority for the direct care of residents in the facility.
Provide residents with consistent instruction, guidance, encouragement, and reinforcement.
Implement basic living skills training objectives and document residents’ progress in the Electronic Health Record.
Help coordinate resident activities in the home and community.
Complete staff notes, incident and injury reports, shift observations, and other documentation required by the Alabama Department of Mental Health.
Encourage and assist residents in preparing nutritious meals according to posted menus, and prepare meals when residents cannot.
Ensure residents comply with home rules and maintain a clean, safe environment, including housekeeping and assistance to clients when necessary.
Demonstrate safety skills, including fire drills, emergency procedures, and back safety techniques.
Promote positive working relationships with supervisors, residents, residents’ families, and coworkers.
Supervise medication administration and document it appropriately.
Attend required staff meetings, in-service meetings, and training, and maintain required employment certifications.
Work as scheduled and correctly complete and submit timesheets and leave requests according to policy.
Report facility or maintenance issues and help maintain the facility, equipment, and vehicles.
Complete other duties as assigned.