What are the responsibilities and job description for the Mental Health Technician- Day Treatment position at Wellstone?
Job Description: The Mental Health Technician is a great entry-level role for anyone with a high school diploma and interested in working in the Human Services field. In this position, employees care for clients in a group home setting by working with individuals on living skills, social, and financial skills and treatment direction/follow through all while being a key support staff to our therapeutic team. Our Mental Health Technicians will learn proper documentation techniques and other state and federal standards followed by the Alabama Department of Mental Health (ADMH).
What you'll be doing:
- Provide consistent instruction, guidance, encouragement, and reinforcement to the residents of the home.
- Regularly implement basic living skills training objectives and document progress in the Electronic Health Record
- Help to coordinate resident activities in the home and in the community
- Regularly complete documentation of staff notes, incident reports, injury reports, shift observations, and other reports as required by the Alabama Department of Mental Health (ADMH).
- Regularly encourage and assist residents in the preparation of nutritious meals per the posted menus and completes meal preparations if residents cannot.
- May be required to lift approximately 50 lbs. and push/pull or transport client and equipment
- Ensure residents comply with home rules, maintain a clean and safe environment to include the performance of housekeeping, assist clients when necessary
- Demonstrate good safety skills, including fire drills, emergency procedures, and back safety techniques
- Promote a positive work environment, including positive relationships with supervisors, residents, and their families and co-workers
- Attend staff meetings, in-service meetings, and trainings as required and remain current on all certifications required for employment.
- Work as scheduled; complete and submit timesheets and leave requests per policy.
- Report any facility or maintenance issues and assist in maintaining the facility, equipment, and vehicles.
- Complete other duties as assigned.
This job description is only a summary of the typical functions of the job and is not designed to be an exhaustive or comprehensive list of all possible duties, tasks, or responsibilities that are required of the employee as they may change, or new ones may be assigned at any time with or without notice.
What we're looking for:
- High School Diploma or GED
- Familiar with Microsoft Office and basic computer skills
- Excellent verbal and written communication
- Valid AL Driver License with excellent 5-year Driving Record
- Certified in (or ability to obtain) CPR, SAMA, and Crisis Prevention Intervention (CPI)
Benefits
What we offer:
- Competitive medical, dental, and vision premiums
- State Retirement participation through RSA plus an optional 457b plan with a company match
- Nine (9) paid holidays throughout the year
- Ability to continually accrue up to 15 days of PTO a year (unused rolls over)
- Company-paid Group Life and AD&D insurance and Long-Term Disability
- Licensure reimbursement
- Tuition discounts through learning partnerships with Athens State University and Capella University
We are compassionate towards those impacted by behavioral health disorders.
We are dedicated to one another through collaboration and teamwork.
We are optimistic problem-solvers who do what it takes to get the job done.
