Mental Health Associate (Hays County)

**HILL COUNTRY MHDD CENTERS IS OFFERING A $2,000 SIGN-ON BONUS TO

ALL MENTAL HEALTH POSITIONS THAT ARE FULL-TIME, NEW HIRE

EMPLOYEES**

Help us help others:

The Mental Health Associate is responsible for providing constant supervision and ensuring the safety of children and adolescents receiving therapeutic crisis respite services in a home-based center environment at all times. 

You will get to:

• Ensures program schedule is consistently implemented, including conducting scheduled therapeutic recreational activities.
•   Identifies age-appropriate area community activities and outings, and maintains the community events calendar.
•   Provides transport to/from community outings or as needed. Ensures the respite house environment is clean and orderly while ensuring the safety of clients.
•   Assists with inventory, ordering, restocking, and organization of the household.
•   Creates individualized schedules and provides life skills that support and promote the youth's recovery.
•   Provides supervision and assistance with homework assignments when indicated.
•   Consistently and accurately writes clinical and administrative documentation as directed.
•   Implements patient treatment plan strategies as directed by clinical protocols and under the supervision of clinical staff.
•   Assists with program development and administrative tasks when indicated.
•   Adheres to regulatory requirements and follows all safety, medical, and administrative procedures and protocols.
•   Conducts marketing activities and provides program liaison services to community agency representatives when indicated.
•   Provides clerical duties to include answering phones, supervising faxed documents, relaying messages received, and making copies.
•   Continually communicates with co-workers, supervisors, and other staff regarding patient care and safety.
•   Safely and consistently manages the difficult behaviors of the youth in care. Monitors and documents medication administration assistance.
•   The person in this position serves as a role model for all youth in regard to appearance, interaction, problem-solving methodology, personal accountability, and demonstration of respect for others, self, and property.
•   Other duties as assigned.

You'll definitely need:

• High School Diploma / GED
• A valid Texas State Driver's License.
• Current automobile insurance and the ability to travel when necessary.
• Must become certified in PMAB, First Aid, and CPR within three months of employment and maintain certification without interruption thereafter.
  

We'll also want you to:

• Ability to write complex sentences.
• Ability to respond to common inquiries or complaints from customers and members of the community.
• Demonstrated ability to listen skillfully and collect relevant information. 
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail
• Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite or related software
• Comfortable working with technology and can easily navigate new technology platforms.
• Efficiently move through a to-do list and effectively prioritize and triage competing demands.
• Passion for connecting individuals and families with excellent care.
• Sustain a calm demeanor when under pressure to manage sometimes difficult situations.
• Provide exemplary customer service and care for your team.
• Work autonomously to complete assignments. 
• Work cooperatively with others and be punctual and consistent in attendance because your people will rely on you!

We're excited to provide:

• PPO health insurance plan, with the option to add dependents.
• PPO dental plans and vision insurance options for healthy teeth and eyes.
• Employer-paid life insurance.
• 401(a) plan, employer matches your contributions dollar for dollar up to 8% of your salary. You are 100% vested after 3 years of service.
• 457/403(b) plan, employees are immediately eligible to contribute pre-tax earnings to the plan for retirement.
• Generous paid time off for fun and vacations, and paid sick time for when you're under the weather.
• An authentic and caring environment where folks care about each other.

We can pay you:

$17.00 per hour and benefits