What are the responsibilities and job description for the MH BEHAVIORAL HEALTH TECHNICIAN-QMHP position at Middle Peninsula Northern Neck Community Services Board Inc?
Connecting people to developmental and behavioral health services to create opportunities for healing, growth, and recovery.
Our organization provides services designed to help members of our community achieve their individual goals. MPNN BH has over 60 distinct programs to aid and support all ages and many situations.
Job Summary
Under general supervision, employee is responsible for direct care and monitoring of individuals in the transitional living facility. Employee will identify behaviors, situations or physical conditions that obstruct safety and security. Delivers all services according to a recovery-based philosophy of care to create an environment of safety and security. Critical component of job is to possess strong interpersonal skills. Employee must exercise tact and courtesy in contact with staff individuals, families, and service providers. Schedules include both day and night shifts. Will be required to transport persons served in the MPNN BH vehicle. Reports to the Residential Manager.
Job Responsibilities
- Contributes knowledge of best practice safety and security techniques to individuals and staff.
- Assists in implementing treatment plans; to include training on food preparation, household chores, and laundry; assists in menu preparation and the planning of scheduled activities to include recreational, social and vocational skill building.
- Contributes to overall safety and security by utilizing intervention techniques when individuals demonstrate acts of aggression, provides first aid and CPR interventions, and assist with carrying out crisis plans as needed.
- Documents accurately and timely in electronic health record.
- Follows policies and procedures during crisis stabilization medical, behavioral, and fire emergencies.
- Provides information to individuals within agency directly associated with residents.
- Ensures safety compliance with Department of Behavioral Health and Developmental Services(DBHDS) regulations for the facility to include kitchen and laundry facilities.
- Answers telephone calls, making decisions with consideration of individual safety and security, and reports such actions to on-coming staff and supervisors, according to internal and external guidelines.
- Performs routine infection control techniques.
- Acts as advocate for individual and program in community.
- Maintains records related to service delivery according to applicable ethical requirements and the requirements of the MPNN BH and other regulatory agencies (federal, State, and other).
- Participates in professional development training, seminars, and conferences pertaining to the operation of MPNN BH clinical services.
- Other Duties, as assigned