Mental Health Tech - North Little Rock TC Unit - Weekends - Part Time

Arisa Health•North Little Rock, AR

30d

About The Position

Arisa Health is seeking candidates to fill a Mental Health Technician position serving adults with mental illnesses in North Little Rock, AR. This position requires maintenance of Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) for Healthcare Workers or Basic Cardiac Life Support (BCLS) certification for Healthcare Workers. Arisa Health is Arkansas' largest and most comprehensive nonprofit behavioral health provider. Formed by the affiliation of 4 long-standing Arkansas community mental health centers, Arisa Health leads with exceptional care that nurtures health and well-being for all. Arisa provides outpatient services, Crisis services and emergency screening, substance abuse counseling, intensive children services, intensive adult services, medical services, and residential services in 41 Arkansas counties. This position is classified as part time, non-exempt (hourly). Work Hours: Saturday and Sunday, 7pm - 7am What our Mental Health Technicians will do: Provide services to clients under the general supervision of registered nurses, physicians, psychiatrists or other qualified personnel. Perform tasks that are within the scope of his/her educational preparation, knowledge, and permitted by the policies and procedures of local, state, and federal guidelines; and the policies of the facility requesting the services. Function as a member of the interdisciplinary team and assist with the coordination of services including planning, monitoring, documenting and conducting evaluations of services to clients. Make observations regarding clients’ physical conditions, behaviors and responses to treatment and reporting any significant changes to appropriate supervisor and other staff members. Maintain appropriate documentation. Utilize behavioral techniques to prevent injury to patients and others and to ensure a safe and therapeutic environment for clients; respond appropriately in crisis situations.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent required
Ability to organize and prioritize
Good computer skills
Good leadership skills
Ability to work independently and as a team
Ability to be patient, consistent, and flexible
Problem- solving mindset
Willingness and ability to alter duties to support the needs of the business
Maintenance of Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) for Healthcare Workers or Basic Cardiac Life Support (BCLS) certification for Healthcare Workers.

Nice To Haves

Previous experience in a residential setting or working 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 that are within the scope of his/her educational preparation, knowledge, and permitted by the policies and procedures of local, state, and federal guidelines; and the policies of the facility requesting the services.
Function as a member of the interdisciplinary team and assist with the coordination of services including planning, monitoring, documenting and conducting evaluations of services to clients.
Make observations regarding clients’ physical conditions, behaviors and responses to treatment and reporting any significant changes to appropriate supervisor and other staff members.
Maintain appropriate documentation.
Utilize behavioral techniques to prevent injury to patients and others and to ensure a safe and therapeutic environment for clients; respond appropriately in crisis situations.