ACTIVE TREATMENT TECH

Life Help; Grenada (MS); On-site; USD 24,000 - 32,000; Full time

Job summary

Life Help is seeking an entry-level staff member for a Weekend/Holiday Night position to provide behavior management and basic patient care for adults with mental health needs. The role includes recording vital signs, assisting with activities of daily living, and supporting treatment plans within the facility.

You will document observations, participate in safety drills, and work under supervision to ensure respectful, confidential care and compliance with standards.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.

Responsibilities

• Check and record consumer conditions such as vital signs and weight.
• Administer basic life saving techniques.
• Assist with activities of daily living (e.g., bathing, grooming, dressing).
• Document patient behavior, activity, and progress toward treatment goals.
• Direct and participate in recreational and social activities for consumers as per plans.
• Escort consumers to services outside the facility.
• Help maintain facility through limited cleaning and maintenance.

Job description

Job Responsibilities

To provide behavior management type services with the adult SMI population.

Level

Entry

Position Type

Weekend Holiday

Job Shift

Night

Education Level

High School

Job Duties

• Check and record consumer conditions such as vital signs and weight.
• Administer basic life saving techniques.
• Perform or assist in the performance of activities of daily living including but not limited to bathing, shaving, washing clothes and brushing teeth.
• Write nontechnical reports documenting patient behavior, activity, and progress towards habilitation/treatment plan goals.
• Direct and participate in recreational and social activities for consumers in accordance with written programs and habilitation plans.
• Accompany consumers to needed services outside the facility.
• Assist in the upkeep of the facility through limited cleaning, laundering, and maintenance tasks.
• Conduct and document operational activities such as fire drills and checking safety equipment as directed and trained to do so by senior staff.
• Use appropriate behavioral management techniques when interacting with consumers.
• Report promptly for assigned shift and work beyond assigned shift hours including weekends and holidays temporarily, as needed.
• Stay awake and alert at all times. Make head count no less than every 15 minutes and document in log.
• Notify program manager or other senior staff of any referrals, elopements, acts of aggression or any other problem situation outside the scope of authority of Active Treatment Technician.
• Treat individuals receiving services, family members, staff, volunteers, visitors, government agencies, and the general public with respect, dignity, and courtesy at all times. Conduct yourself in a manner which leaves a favorable impression with the public.
• Adhere to all Department of Mental Health Standards, Division of Medicaid Standards, and maintain respect for all other Life Help policies, procedures, and management decisions.
• Respect and uphold the confidentiality of individuals receiving services, their family members, colleagues, and any sensitive situations arising within the agency. Refrain from malicious gossip at all times.
• Participate in all training required for your specific position and by the agency at large.
• Perform other specific duties as assigned by your supervisor/manager/coordinator.
• Must possess leadership ability, organizational skills, interpersonal skills, and must possess the willingness to work harmoniously with other personnel.
• May be subject to exposure to infectious waste, diseases, conditions, including TB, AIDS and hepatitis and may be subject to emotionally upset and hostile individuals, family members, etc.

Qualifications

• A minimum of a high school diploma or GED
• Valid Mississippi Driver's License