Mental Health Technician - Oahu 24 hr Group Homes

**Must reside in state to qualify for position**

Care Hawaii is a behavioral health care organization seeking a compassionate and dependable Mental Health Technician to support the residential and groups home programs. Residential Services contracts with the State of Hawaii for adult mental health services.

The Mental Health Technician is a member of a multidisciplinary team, responsible to carry out rehabilitation and support functions such as psychosocial rehabilitation programming, treatment planning, education, support, consultation with families, and providing crisis intervention under the direction of the clinical staff. Additional duties include, but not limited to collaboration with case managers and external treatment teams, processing utilizations, admission and discharge paperwork and preparing reports. Residential locations are on the islands of Oahu and Hawaii. Position Qualifications:

Minimum Education: Must have a High School diploma or equivalency Minimum Field-of-Experience: One (1) year experience preferred but not mandatory in the provision of psychological, social, or counseling services in a human service delivery setting that includes interviewing consumers and/or observing and recording behaviors for use in the development and implementation of treatment, rehabilitation, or service plans.

Preferred Experience: One (1) year work experience with adults with serious mental illness, co-morbid medical conditions, including physical disabilities. A plus if CNA certified.

Required Certification/Registration:

o CPR

o First Aid

o CPI

o Physical Exam Job Competencies

Required Skills: Mature, reliable, and responsible. Must be comfortable working with adults with a history of severe mental illness and their families. Must be culturally sensitive and aware. Must know the basics of ethics, HIPPA standards, and problem solving. Must display sound judgment, a good work ethic, and personal integrity. A working knowledge of diverse populations including but not limited to treatment of behavior disorders, mood disorder, anxiety disorders and Schizophrenia/Schizoaffective disorder.

Technical Skills: Basic use of Microsoft Word Suite, fax machine, telephone, DVD player, and television

Working Environment: Able to work indoors and/or outdoors in a well vented or airconditioned area, possibility of visiting and/or working at other residential sites. Exposure to infectious disease and/or viruses is a risk. Noise level in the environment is usually moderate.

Special Demands: Ability to respond effectively to the varied needs and demands of consumers, families/significant others, staff, physicians, and other multidisciplinary team members. Must have a strong commitment to the right and ability of each 2 CARE Hawaii, Inc. Mental Health Technician Job Description person with a severe mental illness to live in normal community residence, work in market jobs, and have access to helpful, adequate, competent, and continuous supports and services.

Consumers Served: Employee will service adults diagnosed with a serious mental illness (SMI), who are at least 18 years of age. Consequently, the employee must be competent in the interpretation of client's self-report or behavior. The treatment of clients should reflect an understanding of the developmental needs and range of treatment needs for each client.

Physical Demands:

1. Assist consumers who have physical disabilities such as those who are wheelchair bound, willingness to learn body mechanics.

2. Ability to assist with direct consumer care; ability to communicate effectively both verbally and in writing is essential.

3. Ability to follow instructions and motivation to facilitate various rehabilitative groups. Frequent reading of printed materials is essential.

4. Listening skills necessary to effectively respond to fellow co-workers, associates, physicians, and clients.

5. Ability to move about throughout the shift to assist clients in meal preparation, various chores, and AOL's.

Duties and Responsibilities:

· Be a member of the treatment team and participate in treatment planning for clients

· Participate in developing, writing, implementing, evaluating and revising overall treatment and / or housing goals and plans in conjunction with the treatment team

· Participate in comprehensive assessment of psychiatric history, mental status, and diagnosis; physical/dental health; use of drugs or alcohol; education/employment; social development and functioning; activities of daily living; and family structure and relationships

· Act as a liaison and consult with community agencies and families to maintain coordination in the treatment process

· Document client progress towards treatment goals and maintain a permanent record of client's daily activities according to established methods and procedures

· Participate as scheduled in staff organizational meetings and treatment plan review meetings

· Participate in facilitating various psychosocial rehabilitation programming/treatment groups for clients

· Provide ongoing assessment and response to treatment

· Perform job coaching, problem solving, and support on and off the job site

· Aid with nutritional education/food preparation, housing placement, money management skills, transportation options

· Provide support, advocacy, and coordination of social, vocational and activities of daily living needs

· Ensure participation in the completion of shift change duties

· Responsibly reports to work on time/consistent attendance and follows program protocol when calling in sick and or for emergencies

· Communicates effectively, and respectfully with all staff, clients and POS providers.

· Maintains a positive and enthusiastic attitude at work

· May perform special tasks of nursing care as delegated by the RN as allowed under the subchapter 15 Section 16-89, Hawaii Administrative Rules.

· Ensure cleanliness and organization of housing site to include actual cleaning when deemed necessary.

· Assist with managing crisis situations at housing site.

· Participates in health and safety requirements at housing site and consistently report any health and safety deficiencies.

· Regularly conduct and/or ensure performance of all health and safety activities inclusive of but not limited to all health and safety drills.

· Participate in AMHD funded trainings and in-service trainings as assigned and delegated by supervisors.

· Maintains a current Physical Evaluation, TB Clearance, CPI, First aid and CPR certification.

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Job Types: Full-time, Part-time

Pay: $18.00 - $19.00 per hour

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Medical Specialty:

• Psychiatry

Schedule:

• 10 hour shift
• 12 hour shift
• 8 hour shift
• Day shift
• Evening shift
• Monday to Friday
• Night shift
• On call
• Overnight shift
• Weekends as needed

Work Location: In person

Salary : $18 - $19