Mental Health Technician (53874)

POSITION SUMMARY:

The mental health technician (MHT) is the direct care staff of the Children's Crisis Support Unit (CCSU). MHTs are responsible for ensuring the safety of clients and maintaining a therapeutic milieu.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Supervise the residents ensuring that they are safe and secure at all times
• Implement milieu management systems
• Document resident daily activities
• Take phone referrals, conduct admission screens and complete admission materials
• Conduct group discussion/activities and recreational activities
• Assist resident in utilizing acceptable coping skills
• Prepare meals for residents
• Contribute to general cleanliness of the facility
• Supervise medication administration

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Minimum high school diploma or equivalent
• Valid KY driver's license
• Proof of insurance
• Acceptable yearly background check and drug screen

JOB REQUIREMENTS / EXPECTATIONS:

• MHTs are not required to be able to lift anything over 10lbs.
• MHTs may be required to engage or assist in safe crisis management holds.
• MHTs are not required to transport clients.
• MHTs are expected to present themselves in a professional manner
• MHTs are required to complete company trainings in a timely manner
• MHTs are required to participate in yearly performance evaluations with manager
• MHTs are expected to be able to stand and use their hands/arms 66% of their shift; walk, stoop, kneel, or crouch 33% of their shift; talk, hear, and communicate more than 66% of their shift
• MHTs must have adequate vision with or without visual aids (MHTs are expected to have close, distance, color, peripheral, depth vision, and the ability to adjust/focus vision with or without aids).

CORE VALUES:

All employees must be willing to live our company's core values.

• Integrity – Exhibiting the highest moral, ethical and legal standards. Doing the right thing – even when no one else is looking.
• Teamwork – Putting team success over personal success. Actively valuing the strengths and talents of others.
• Trust/Respect– Seeing and believing in the good intentions of others. Interacting with others in a way that makes them feel valued. Listening without judging. Offering understanding and acceptance.
• Care/Compassion – Demonstrating unconditional kindness, concern and empathy. Exhibiting genuine concern for others.
• Ownership/Accountability – Taking personal responsibility for one’s work, actions and feelings. Accepting responsibility for and learning from mistakes.

Salary : $17