What are the responsibilities and job description for the Mental Health Technician (SICM) position at CARE Hawaii, Inc?
**Must reside in the state to qualify for position**
Position Summary: Care Hawaii is a behavioral health care organization seeking a compassionate and dependable Mental Health Technician to support the Stabilization Intensive Case Management residential facility. Residential Services contracts with the State of Hawaii for adult mental health services.
The Mental Health Technician is a member of a multidisciplinary team, responsible to carry out rehabilitation and support functions such as psychosocial rehabilitation programming, treatment planning, education, support, consultation with families, and providing crisis intervention under the direction of the clinical staff. Additional duties include but are not limited to collaboration with case managers and external treatment teams, processing utilizations, admission and discharge paperwork and preparing reports. Residential locations are on the islands of Oahu and Hawaii.
Position Qualifications:
Minimum Education: Must have a High School diploma or equivalent Minimum Field-of-Experience: One (1) year experience preferred but not mandatory in the provision of psychological, social, or counseling services in a human service delivery setting that includes interviewing consumers and/or observing and recording behaviors for use in the development and implementation of treatment, rehabilitation, or service plans.
Preferred Experience: One (1) year work experience with adults with serious mental illness, co-morbid medical conditions, including physical disabilities. A plus if CNA certified.
Job Description
Provide support, advocacy, and coordination of social, vocational and activities of daily living needs
Ensure participation in the completion of shift change duties
Responsibly reports to work on time/consistent attendance and follows program protocol when calling in sick and or for emergencies
Communicates effectively, and respectfully with all staff, clients, and POS providers. Maintains a positive and enthusiastic attitude at work
May perform special tasks of nursing care as delegated by the RN as allowed under the subchapter 15 Section 16-89, Hawaii Administrative Rules
Ensure cleanliness and organization of housing site to include actual cleaning when deemed necessary
Assist with managing crisis situations at housing sites
Participates in health and safety requirements at housing sites and consistently reports any health and safety deficiencies
Regularly conduct and/or ensure performance of all health and safety activities inclusive of but not limited to all health and safety drills.
Participate in AMHD funded training and in-service training as assigned and delegated by supervisors.
Maintains a current Physical Evaluation, TB Clearance, CPI, First aid and CPR certification.
Job Types: Full-time, Part-time
Pay: $18.00 per hour
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- Dental insurance
- Health insurance
- Paid time off
- Vision insurance
Medical Specialty:
- Psychiatry
Schedule:
- 8 hour shift
Work Location: In person
Salary : $18