South County Mental Health Center is Hiring a Safety Mental Health Technician (Belle Glade) Near Belle Glade, FL
Safety Mental Health TechnicianCome grow with us! South County Mental Health Center, Inc. is a private, non-profit Joint Commission Accredited Behavioral Healthcare provider located in Palm Beach County, Florida. Situated in the city of Belle Glade, the Center provides a broad spectrum of inpatient and outpatient care to clients and their families in surrounding communities.Purpose:To assist professional staff perform those client care activities which will help stabilize the clients mental conditionMajor Responsibilities:
Provide safe on-site supervision of clients
Assist clients of daily living (showers, hygiene, and education) and on unit routine
Individual and group discussion
Address problem behavior as needed through verbal de-escalation techniques
Participate in therapeutic recreational activities
Record all aspects of observations of clients behaviors
Keep neat, written logs on clients activities
Assist in complete admission and discharge paperwork
Attend clinical and staff meetings
May provide transport to clients as necessary
Perform other duties as assigned by senior management
Qualifications:
Minimum educational experience in High School Diploma or GED
Bilingual - Spanish highly desirable
Demonstrate problem solving skills
Ability to work with diverse personalities
High degree of attention to detail, personal initiative and community to quality
Excellent proven oral and written communication skills
Must be service-minded with professional appearance and attitude
Knowledge of 12-step program is preferred
Active drivers license and clean driving record
Benefits for FT Positions:SCMHC offers a competitive salary and benefits package for full-time employees including:
Individual Center Sponsored Health Insurance and Pro-rated Dependent Health Insurance
Discounted Dental, Supplemental Life Insurance and Short-Term Disability coverage
Company Paid Long-Term Disability and Life Insurance
2 Week Paid Vacation (increases with seniority)
6 Paid sick days per year (increases with seniority)