Crisis Mental Health Technician I

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**Who We Are**

Pawnee Mental Health is proud of the high-quality services we offer and

the positive outcomes our clients achieve. Our employees are the heart

of our organization, and each person contributes to our mission. Were

looking for motivated, passionate individuals who want to use their

skills to support others. We believe people facing mental health or

substance use challenges deserve the chance to live meaningful,

productive lives. If that mission resonates with you, we encourage you

to explore this role and join us in making an impact.

**What You\'ll Do**

• Provide direct support and supervision to clients in the CSU in
  
  

accordance with individualized care plans.

• Assist in maintaining a safe, secure, and clean environment for all
  
  

clients and staff.

• Conduct routine safety checks and document observations per
  
  

department protocol.

• Support clients with activities of daily living (ADLs), including
  
  

hygiene, meals, and self-care.

• Lead psychosocial groups and structured activities as directed by
  
  

clinical staff.

• De-escalate behavioral crises using trauma-informed and nonviolent
  
  

intervention techniques.

• Monitor and document vital signs and changes in client status under
  
  

clinical supervision.

• Report client concerns, symptoms, or incidents promptly to licensed
  
  

staff and/or supervisor.

• Facilitate admissions, discharges, and transitions under the
  
  

direction of licensed team members.

• Maintain accurate and timely documentation in electronic health
  
  

records (EHR).

• Collaborate with the interdisciplinary team, including nursing,
  
  

therapy, case management, and psychiatry.

• Uphold confidentiality, ethical standards, and compliance with all
  
  

relevant regulations and policies.

• Complete and maintain up-to-date required training for this
  
  

position.

• Perform all other reasonably related duties assigned by immediate
  
  

supervisor or other management personnel.

Pawnee Mental Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer and all applicants

will receive equal and equitable consideration without regard to race,

religion, color, gender, sexual orientation, age, national origin,

disability, or any other status or condition protected by law. Any

applicant who feels they have experienced discrimination via the PMHS

hiring process may file a written complaint

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