What are the responsibilities and job description for the Mental Health Tech - Day or Evening position at Perimeter Healthcare - Job Board?
The Mental Health Technicians’ responsibilities include the following:
· Provide positive and role modeling to the residents. Model and teach appropriate life skills to the residents.
· Conduct direct observation rounds during assigned shift and document patient’s behavior.
· Promote daily living skills through assignment, and supervision of tasks.
· Conduct individual and group activities and programs.
· Orient the patients to the unit and assist them with the discharge process too.
· Assist them with verbal de-escalation when a resident is agitated.
· Accompany them to unit, mealtime, outdoor/indoor recreation, and education activities.
· Provide a safe, clean, and therapeutic environment.
Qualified candidates for Mental Health Technician should have the following:
· Education: High School Degree or equivalent, Bachelor's Degree preferred.
· Experience: At least one (1) year experience in a children’s services program or residential setting or has completed two (2) years of college in social sciences.
· Additional Requirements: Valid State Driver’s License. Able to successfully complete CPR and Crisis Prevention Intervention Training during New Hire Orientation.
