Mental Health Technician - Jefferson
Every Sat & Sun 8p - 8a
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:
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Provides direct client care to the residents of the group home/ residential setting/treatment program.
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Monitors, supervises, and trains residents in daily/independent living skills.
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Provides support services for the home and the residents.
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Transports clients in accordance with schedule.
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Documents accurately and timely in the electronic health record
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Administration of medication and adherence to the Nurse Delegation program
- Completes required administrative and client -related paperwork.
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Meeting attendance and punctuality expectations, as well as appropriate monitoring and updating of timecard
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Maintenance of all necessary credentialing requirements
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Any and all other duties as assigned by supervisor.
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & ABILITIES
- Ability to lead clients within group activities.
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Ability to supervise and direct the work of clients.
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Ability to evaluate problem situations of recipient care and treatment.
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Ability to work harmoniously with staff and clients and relate to clients' needs in an individual and group setting.
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Self-motivated to function without continuing direct supervision.
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Ability to make pertinent statements orally and in writing.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
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High School Diploma, or GED.
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Valid Alabama driver's license and driving record acceptable to agency automobile insurance carrier for inclusion on agency policy.
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Ability to be certified and maintain certification in the Nurse Delegation program
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Successful passing of background check and drug screening
