What are the responsibilities and job description for the Mental Health Instructor position at Management & Training Corporation?
Pay: $23.92 per hour
Employment type: Full-Time, Day Schedule
Benefits Include:
- Health, dental, and vision
- Prescription drug and life insurance
- 401(k) retirement account
- Short and long-term disability
- Paid time off and 11 paid holidays
- Employee assistance program
Work with a team who values helping people turn their lives around. At Management & Training Corporation, our foundation is based upon the philosophies of caring about others, giving back, and making a social impact. Join our team at the Texas Civil Commitment Medical Center in Littlefield, Texas!
What you'll do: You'll be responsible for working directly with the clients to assess the client incorporation of treatment concepts is being met and providing psychoeducational instruction to clients in accordance with approved curricula. The Case Manager/Instructor works in conjunction with other mental health employees in compliance with Texas Health and Human Services. (HHSC), MTC Medical and the Texas Civil Commitment office. (TCCO)
Essential Functions:
- Establish and maintain professional boundaries, included limited sharing of personal information to the clients.
- Promote the cultivation of prosocial skills by modeling appropriate interpersonal interactions and behaviors.
- Demonstrate the ability and willingness to intervene when inappropriate behaviors are observed.
- Perform daily rounds through the units. Assist with care coordination and making referrals to the Mental Health counselors as needed.
- Check the Mental Health services mailbox daily and triage client's communication forms to the appropriate personal.
- Adhere to client confidentiality standards while collaborating closely with the multidisciplinary team.
- Assist with the monitoring and support of residents to determine client incorporation of treatment concepts.
- Source out any requisite instructional materials to be acquired by TCCC to assist with the facilitation of psychoeducational group sessions.
- Demonstrate knowledge and adhere to facility safety practices.
- Track referrals to specific psychoeducational groups to address targeted treatment objectives to ensure clients are offered the opportunity to meet said objectives.
- Schedule psychoeducational groups in accordance with HHSC contractual obligations surrounding specific content area including posting and collecting client rosters.
- Responsible for producing copies of treatment material to be distributed to clients prior to group session.
- Facilitate psychoeducational groups as scheduled.
- Present Psychoeducational materials in and understandable and relatable manner for individuals with various educational backgrounds.
- Assign homework tasks to be reviewed to make sure clients are understanding and incorporating therapeutic concepts.
- Maintain Client attendance and participation records to be entered into the Medical electronic records within a specific time frame.
- Must be able to manage clients with oppositional and manipulative tendencies during group processes.
- Track and relay individual client progress to appropriate multidisciplinary team members.
- Attend group facilitation or other required training as needed.
It is expected that the incumbent shall perform other duties as assigned with his/her capabilities as determined by management.
Education and Experience Requirements:
Must have a bachelor's degree in psychology, social work, criminal justice or related field from a college or university accredited by an organization recognized by the counsel for higher education (CHEA) or by the United States Department of Education. (USDE) Directly related experience may be considered in lieu of formal education requirements. Must possess current CPR certification. Valid Driver's License in the state of Texas with an acceptable driving record required, unless waived by management.
Post Hire Requirements:
Upon hire applicant must successfully complete required pre-service and annual training requirements. Must successfully pass an annual background check.
Management & Training Corporation (MTC) is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, age, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, disabled status, veteran status, genetic information, national origin, or any other category protected by federal law. MTC participates in E-Verify. We strive to provide reasonable accommodation for qualified individuals with disabilities, including disabled veterans, in our job application and hiring process. If you are interested in employment opportunities with Management & Training Corporation and need assistance, please contact our staffing department through customersupport@mtctrains.com or 801-693-2600 .
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