What are the responsibilities and job description for the Mental Health Technician position at Enhance Health Group?
Job Description: Mental Health Technician
Shift available: Graveyard shift
Overview: The Mental Health Tech is responsible for providing direct service to clients, and for facilitating the smooth day-to-day operation of the program.
Accountability: Program Director
Duties:
Direct Service
- Maintain appropriate boundaries with clients
- Review treatment plan goals with clients regularly
- Support clients in accessing community resources
- Assist clients in the maintenance of prescribed medication
- Complete intake assestments and proper searches
- Provide effective crisis intervention
- Teach independent living skills effectively
- Demonstrate active listening skills
- Prioritize daily tasks
- Utilize an individualized approach to client servicesProgram Oversight
- Provide information (verbally and in the communication log) to staff during shift transition
- Support team members when a crisis occurs
- Be aware of and eliminate stressors in the facility
- Be aware of potential crises and manage the program to decrease crisis
- Identify, prioritize, and resolve problems accurately and efficiently
- Prepare and facilitate groups as assigned
- Prioritize daily tasks and perform effectively
- Manage the program to ensure clients feel safe and secure
- Manage time effectively to carry out daily job duties
- Is present at and oversees client activities
- Ensure completion of household chores by clients
Ensure the facility is clean, safe, and in compliance with Community Care Licensing
requirements:
Minimum Qualifications: Must have a high school diploma or equivalent. CPR/First Aid Certificate required. Must have a current TB Test and a valid state driver’s license. Should be proficient in a variety of office software (email tools, spreadsheets and databases) and hardware (copy, fax, computer, etc.). Minimum of (1) year of full-time experience or its part-time equivalent working in a program serving people with mental disabilities preferably but willing to train.
Physical Requirements: Must be able to sit, stand, and walk intermittently. May be required to lift up to 25lbs.
*We maintain a drug-free workplace and perform pre-employment and intermittent randomized substance abuse testing.
Pay: $21.00 - $23.00 per hour
Benefits:
- Dental insurance
- Flexible schedule
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Vision insurance
Experience:
- Behavioral health: 1 year (Required)
License/Certification:
- Driver's License (Required)
Shift availability:
- Overnight Shift (Required)
Work Location: In person
Salary : $21 - $23