Mental Health Technician

Onyx Behavioral Health LLC is a 33-bed residential mental health treatment center located in Port St Lucie FL, providing treatment and support for mental health disorders.

We are looking for experienced Mental Health Technicians to join our Operations Team. We have full-time positions available for the following shift:

• Full-Time Days: 7am-7pm
• Must be willing to work weekends.

Position Purpose:

The Mental Health Technician is a paraprofessional healthcare employee who provides direct patient care and observation for mental health patients under the direction and supervision of the Director of Operations. This is an integral part of the multi-disciplinary team who provides standard and routine non-clinical support services as part of the overall plan of care within the operations standards and policies and procedures of the facility.

Job Qualifications:

• 2 years' experience in a residential or inpatient mental health treatment program, preferred.
• Experience with mental health disorders
• Experience with PTSD care, Trauma care, Veterans, and First Responders, a plus.
• High School Diploma or GED, required. MUST be verifiable.
• Valid Driver's License, required. MUST be insurable on company auto policy.
• Proficient at Microsoft Office365 Suite, preferred.
• Knowledge of KIPU EMR is a plus but will train.
• AHCA Level II Screening required.
• CPR/First Aid certification required within 30 days of hire.
• Weekend availability required.

Job Duties and Responsibilities:

• Provides continuous patient care, direct observation/supervision, interaction, and positive role modeling to the patients in a manner that promotes safety and therapeutic treatment.
• Works with other members of a multi-disciplinary team in facilitating milieu activities such as community meetings, goals, recreational activities as appropriate to the specified patient population.
• Promotes hygiene, nutrition, rest, and exercise.
• Ability to respond to patients with empathy and with positive interpersonal skills.
• Recognizes potential escalation of behavior and can use appropriate and effective de-escalation skills.
• Ability to react calmly and therapeutically in a crisis situation.
• Knowledge of potential risks and safety precautions in the care of mental health patients including conducting observation checks according to policy and procedure.
• Reports patient status, issues, concerns, and behavioral changes of the patient to the clinical or nursing team.
• Maintains patient confidentiality and is compliant with HIPAA requirements.
• Serves as a role model providing structure and guidance to patients in positive ways.
• Exhibits organizational ability, sound judgment and initiative.
• Interacts positively and effectively with patients, family members and other members of the multidisciplinary team.
• Attends staff meetings, training, in-service presentations and completes all mandatory education requirements.
• Provide a daily report on the rounds made that shift, to the Lead MHT and attend report meeting at the end of a shift with nurses and MHT’s.
• Practices and maintains confidentiality of patient information and facility activities, adhering to relevant HIPAA regulations.
• Work with and in consultation with licensed clinical and medical staff as part of multi-disciplinary team.
• Observe patient behavior, address any concerns, and report non-compliance of program rules to appropriate party.
• Observe patients during med pass with nursing staff, ensuring compliance to program rules.
• Leads recreational activities and ensuring safety of patients during these activities.
• Obtains and records vital signs and may participate in specific treatment interventions such as coping skills, anger management, and other self-regulating behavior.
• Compliant with assigned schedule and time and attendance policy
• Performs other duties as assigned or directed.

Please NO walk-ins due to facility security measures, and NO phone calls!

Pay: From $17.00 per hour

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Employee discount
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Application Question(s):

• Do you have weekend availability?
• Are you available Full-time days with weekend availability? If not, please explain.

Education:

• High school or equivalent (Required)

Experience:

• Patient observation: 1 year (Preferred)
• mental health treatment: 2 years (Preferred)

Work Location: In person

Salary : $17