MH Tech

Texoma Community Center•Denison, TX

About The Position

This position provides assistance and supervision to adults with mental illness and/or substance abuse issues in a residential or crisis respite setting. The MH Tech maintains a home-like environment for individuals in a group setting, supports their personal well-being and social and emotional functioning, and monitors for crisis stabilization when appropriate. The role operates under trauma-informed and recovery-oriented models of care aligned with CCBHC standards. The position works in conjunction with the CRU Administrator and the nurse assigned to the facility, and reports directly to the CRU Administrator. Work is guided by Texoma Community Center’s philosophy, goals, and objectives. Shifts are 12 hours and may not exceed 40 hours per week unless requested and authorized by the Program Manager.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED equivalent.
Current driver’s license and a vehicle for use at work.
Self-motivated, organized, and detail-oriented.
Knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite.
Consistently practice the Trauma-Informed Model of Care and understand and consider the pervasive nature of trauma.
Knowledge of cultural differences and ability to work with individuals from different cultural backgrounds.
Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide.
Ability to handle money and make change.
Ability to generate, read, interpret, and take action related to basic financial statements, national and state regulations, operational and maintenance policies, and organizational policies and procedures.
Ability to communicate effectively and work cooperatively to maintain good working relationships.
Ability to identify problems.

Nice To Haves

Experience working with individuals with mental illness and/or addiction issues.
Ability to speak a second language relevant to the population served.

Responsibilities

Provide assistance and supervision to adults with mental illness and/or substance abuse issues in a residential or crisis respite setting.
Maintain a home-like environment for individuals living in a group setting.
Enhance consumers’ personal well-being and promote social and emotional functionality.
Monitor for crisis stabilization when appropriate.
Work in conjunction with the CRU Administrator and the nurse assigned to the facility.
Practice trauma-informed and recovery-oriented models of care aligned with CCBHC standards.
Protect confidential information in accordance with organizational privacy policies and regulations.