Residential Mental Health Technician

MENTAL HEALTH TECHNICIAN

Currently looking for the CALERA location. - positions are based on a first interviewed, first hired basis.

SUPERVISOR: HOME MANAGER

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: HIGH SCHOOL DIPLOMA OR GED; VALID DRIVERS LICENSE AND ACCEPTABLE DRIVING RECORD REQUIRED. SUCCESSFUL COMPLETION OF SAMA (CRISIS INTERVENTION TRAINING), CPR/FIRST AID TRAINING, AND MEDICATION ASSISTANT TRAINING (Agency provides training). EXPERIENCE WORKING WITH PEOPLE WHO HAVE SERIOUS MENTAL ILLNESS PREFERRED.

Primary Job Functions and Performance Expectations

Policy Adherence

• Learn and follow company policies and procedures.

Client Care Supervision

• Oversee client care and provide medication assistance after completing Medication Assistant training.
• Deliver BLS training for clients and ensure documentation meets DMH/Medicaid standards.
• Respond to crises and emergencies, ensuring client safety per Emergency and Safety Policies.
• Maintain confidentiality of client files and related information.
• Assist with client admissions and discharges.
• Interact professionally with clients’ families and associates.

Facility Maintenance

• Manage household supplies and maintain security and safety measures.
• Ensure upkeep of the residential facility’s interior and exterior.

Menu Planning and Meal Preparation

• Collaborate with clients to prepare weekly menus.
• Maintain food supplies within budget and prepare meals accordingly.

Client Transportation

• Transport clients safely, adhering to Center Vehicle Policies.
• Ensure client well-being during transportation and enforce safety regulations like seatbelt use.

Consultation and Education

• Build effective working relationships with community members, funding sources, and staff.
• Attend in-service training and staff meetings.

Other Duties as Assigned

• Complete tasks accurately and promptly while maintaining confidentiality and prioritization.

PHYSICAL AND MENTAL REQUIREMENTS:

While performing the duties of this job, the employee will be required to communicate with peers, clients and/or vendors.

Performs duties that require the employee to stand and walk for extended periods.

Requires ability to operate a vehicle and make sound judgement while driving.

Work requires lifting of up to 50 pounds.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand, sit; balance, walk, push, pull, bend, reach, lift, grasp and use hands and fingers to operate home equipment, computer and telephone equipment.

There is frequent to constant standing while organizing/stocking groceries,

Sitting is frequent by nature; however, extended sitting could be up to 1.5 hours for documentation and 1 hour for group time.

Walking various distances on grounds can be frequent and the furthest distance would be up to 300 feet.

Squatting/lunging frequently to stock/organize groceries/supplies in pantry and to retrieve pots/pans needed for cooking and to lift pans out of the oven.

Strong grasp is needed frequently to constantly handle groceries/supplies when lifting, and while cooking.

Fine Manipulation for writing and handling paperwork.

Pushing/pulling force 5 pounds force (horizontal) to open standing freezer doors to access groceries.

Lifting various ranges from the floor to overhead with weights up to 5-15 pounds frequently, 30-40 pounds from the floor to 48 inches to stock groceries/supplies occasionally, 50 pounds from floor to waist 1-2 times per day.

There may be times when mopping, sweeping, making beds, washing/drying clothes for clients may be done.

Any additional details will be discussed by Home Manager

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: From $13.50 per hour

Expected hours: No less than 40 per week

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Retirement plan
• Vision insurance

Shift availability:

• Day Shift (Preferred)
• Night Shift (Preferred)
• Overnight Shift (Preferred)

Work Location: In person

Salary : $14