Mental Health Technician Jobs

About The Position

Requirements

• Meet one of the following qualification pathways: one year of EHR or healthcare information system experience in a psychiatric inpatient or outpatient program or acute hospital setting and RHIT or RHIA credential through AHIMA; or two years of such experience and completion of an approved Health Information/Medical Record Certificate Program; or three years of EHR or paper medical records management experience in an outpatient or community-based healthcare program.
• Working knowledge of managing a hybrid medical record system.
• Knowledge of local, state, and federal regulations, survey processes, accreditation standards, and psychiatric requirements.
• Knowledge and application of appropriate coding systems, including ICD-10 CM and DSMV.
• Knowledge of documentation and legal issues concerning HIPAA, PHI, and other health information.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office 365.
• Sensitivity to multicultural populations and issues.
• Ability to communicate effectively with staff and County representatives.
• Ability to read, write, and speak English and willingness to work with mentally impaired adults.
• Must be at least 18 years of age.
• Must be CPR, Crisis Prevention Institute (CPI), and First Aid certified by the date of employment or within 60 days of employment, and maintain current certification throughout employment.
• Successful completion of applicable post-offer physical examination, two-step PPD test for tuberculosis, criminal background clearances, excluded-party sanctions, and degree or license verification.
• If driving is required, a valid driver's license, motor vehicle clearance, and proof of auto insurance are required at employment and must be maintained.

Nice To Haves

• Experience with Caminar, Avatar, or Anasazi EHR systems.

Responsibilities

• Maintain, store, and process medical records and EHR data.
• Manage and oversee program medical records, including assembling and analyzing records.
• Process release-of-information requests.
• Perform data processing, collection, and reconciliation.
• Prepare reports in accordance with medical, administrative, ethical, legal, and regulatory requirements.
• Work independently and communicate with clients, family members, the public, physicians, and staff.

Benefits

• Paid time off for eligible employees working 20 or more hours per week, accrued each pay period for vacation and personal needs, with pro-rated accrual for part-time schedules and annual carryover up to set caps.
• Nine paid holidays.
• Shift differentials for hourly staff: 6% for PM shifts and 10% for NOC shifts.
• Weekend shift differentials for hourly staff: 5% for Weekend AM, 11% for Weekend PM, and 15% for Weekend NOC shifts.
• Free continuing education units.
• Free supervision for BBS Associate License.
• Coaching and mentorship.
• Online University tuition discount and company scholarships.
• Medical, vision, and dental insurance.
• 401(k).
• Employee Stock Ownership Plan.