MIR - PT EOW Mental Health Tech - Village Green (Day)

Mental Health Technician - Village Green

Every Other Sat & Sun 8a - 8p

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.

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.
• 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