MIR - Mental Health Tech - Eastlake (Evening) at JEFFERSON BLOUNT ST CLAIR MENTAL HEALTH AUTHORITY

Birmingham, Alabama, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

12 Apr, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

12 Jan, 26

Experience

2 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Client Care, Supervision, Training, Documentation, Medication Administration, Problem Evaluation, Communication, Cooking, Cleaning, Time Management, Teamwork, Self-Motivation, Credentialing, Transporting Clients, Independent Living Skills, Administrative Tasks

Industry

Mental Health Care

Description

Job Details Job Location: 7744 1ST AVENUE S - BIRMINGHAM, AL 35206 Position Type: Full Time Job Shift: Evenings Mental Health Technician Monday-Friday evening shift JOB DESCRIPTION: The position provides individual care, instruction, and supervision to residents in a Mental Illness Residential Program. This employee serves in the role of direct caregiver to a group of 3- 30 clients, depending on the specific cost center. This employee works directly with the Program Coordinator/Home Coordinator and staff on duty. PRIMARY JOB FUNCTIONS: Provides direct client care to the residents of the group home/ residential setting/treatment program. Monitors, supervises, and trains residents in daily/independent living skills. Provides support services for the home and the residents. Transports clients in accordance with schedule. Documents accurately and timely in the electronic health record Administration of medication and adherence to the Nurse Delegation program Completes required administrative and client -related paperwork. Meeting attendance and punctuality expectations, as well as appropriate monitoring and updating of timecard Maintenance of all necessary credentialing requirements Any and all other duties as assigned by supervisor. Must be able to prepare food, cook and clean. KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & ABILITIES Ability to lead clients within group activities. Ability to supervise and direct the work of clients. Ability to evaluate problem situations of recipient care and treatment. Ability to work harmoniously with staff and clients and relate to clients' needs in an individual and group setting. Self-motivated to function without continuing direct supervision. Ability to make pertinent statements orally and in writing. MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: High School Diploma, or GED. Some college, preferably in human services Valid Alabama driver's license and driving record acceptable to agency automobile insurance carrier for inclusion on agency policy. Ability to be certified and maintain certification in the Nurse Delegation program Successful passing of background check and drug screening 3 years minimum in mental health, health care or nursing home. Qualifications

Responsibilities

The Mental Health Technician provides individual care, instruction, and supervision to residents in a Mental Illness Residential Program. Responsibilities include direct client care, monitoring daily living skills, and documentation in the electronic health record.