Mental Health Technician at WELLSTONE

Huntsville, Alabama, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

14 Apr, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

14 Jan, 26

Experience

0 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Mental Health Support, Documentation, Crisis Intervention, Communication Skills, Team Collaboration, Living Skills Training, Safety Procedures, Medication Administration, Housekeeping, Client Interaction, Group Therapy, Incident Reporting, Basic Computer Skills, CPR Certification, Crisis Prevention, De-escalation Techniques

Industry

Mental Health Care

Description

Job Details Level: Entry Job Location: Huntsville, AL 35802 Position Type: Part Time Education Level: High School Diploma Job Shift: Weekends Any Shift Job Category: Nonprofit - Social Services Job Description: Our Mental Health Technician is a great entry-level role for anyone at least 18 years of age and older, with a high school diploma and interested in working in the Behavioral Health field. In this position, employees interact with clients experiencing mental health emergencies, support our therapeutic team and learn documentation along with other state standards followed by the Department of Mental Health. Those hired in this role will work weekends (Saturdays & Sundays) in our WellStone Emergency Services with 2nd and 3rd shift positions available. What you'll be doing: Provide consistent instruction, guidance, encouragement, and reinforcement to the clients that are committed to WellStone Emergency Services. Regularly implements basic living skills training objectives and documents resident’s progress in a timely manner in the Electronic Health Record. Helps to coordinate activities, conduct group therapy, document client’s progress, and maintain electronic documentation in timely manner. Work closely with WES Treatment Team. Regularly completes documentation of staff notes, incident reports, injury reports, shift observations, and other reports in a timely and accurate manner. May be required to lift approximately 50 lbs. and push/pull or transport client and equipment. Ensure clients comply with rules, maintain a clean and safe environment including the performance of housekeeping, assist clients where necessary. Demonstrates and practices good safety skills, including fire drills, emergency procedures, and back safety techniques. Promotes a positive work environment, including positive relationships with supervisors, clients, and their families and/or co-workers. Administration of medication was supervised and documented. Attends staff meetings, in-service meetings, and trainings as required and remains current on all training/certifications. Works as scheduled, correctly completes and submits timesheet and leave requests in a timely manner. Reports any facility or maintenance issues in a timely fashion and assists in the maintenance/housekeeping of the facility and equipment. Performs verbal and, at times, physical de-escalation techniques as required, in addition to crisis interventions. Report to work on time, willing to remain on shift if not relieved, coordinate coverage with other Behavioral Aides for dates unable to report to work, either annual or sick leave requests. May have to be an escort/guardian for clients who are sent to the Hospital for evaluation. Complete other duties as assigned. This job description is only a summary of the typical functions of the job and is not designed to be an exhaustive or comprehensive list of all possible duties, tasks, or responsibilities that are required of the employee as they may change, or new ones may be assigned at any time with or without notice. Qualifications What we're looking for: High School Diploma or GED Familiar with Microsoft Office and basic computer skills Excellent verbal and written communication skills Acceptable 3-year motor vehicle record (MVR) Certified in (or ability to obtain) CPR 1st Aide Ability to obtain Medication Assistant Certification (MAC 1) Crisis Prevention Intervention (CPI) We are compassionate towards those impacted by behavioral health disorders. We are dedicated to one another through collaboration and teamwork. We are optimistic problem-solvers who do what it takes to get the job done.

Responsibilities

The Mental Health Technician provides guidance and support to clients in mental health emergencies, implements living skills training, and documents client progress. They also assist in maintaining a safe environment and perform crisis interventions as needed.