Behavioral Health Technician/Mental Health Aide

Generationshealthcare; Upland (CA); On-site; USD 37,000 - 44,000; Full time

Job summary

Generations Healthcare in Upland, CA is seeking a Behavioral Health Technician to supervise residents, document care, and provide direct support under the Adult Residential Facility program guidelines.

Requirements include a high school diploma, being at least 18, and a minimum of one year of ARF/STP experience; strong communication, observation, and teamwork are essential; background check and pre-employment screenings are required.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Must be 18 years of age or older.
• Minimum 1 year of ARF/STP experience preferred.
• Background check and pre-employment screenings required.

Responsibilities

• Supervise residents and assist with daily living activities.
• Record and report changes in residents’ condition to the Wellness Coordinator.
• Lead group activities and assist with mental health discussions.
• Ensure medication administration is documented accurately.
• Maintain safety and sanitation practices per program rules.
• Escort residents to meals and activities and ensure attendance logs are accurate.

Skills

Mental health knowledge

De-escalation techniques

Written & spoken communication

Teamwork

Observation skills

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

PointClickCare EMR

Job description

Behavioral Health Technician/Mental Health Aide

Upland, CA

Sunday-Thursday 7am-3:30pm

Full Time: $18-$21/Hr

Heritage Court is looking to hire a Behavioral Health Technician to join our team. The primary purpose of the ARF Behavioral Health Technician is to oversee clients’ adherence to the Adult Residential Facility program guidelines, provide supervision to clients and, provide direct care as needed.

Essential Functions and Responsibilities:

• Supervise, record, and assist, as necessary, activities of daily living (ADLs) such as teeth brushing, bed making, dressing, toileting, showering, etc.
• Encourage and ensure residents are informed of and attend planned activities and groups. Escort residents timely to groups and record participation ensuring that groups maintain a 1:6 ratio.
• Lead/assist groups and activities.
• Lead mental health discussions and community meeting daily, as assigned.
• Ensure and assist clients to complete forms properly and timely.
• Ensure residents attend mealtimes in the dining room or have tray service if temporarily unable to leave room for meals.
• Encourage residents to maintain their rooms neat, clean, orderly and in good repair and assist as needed. Notify housekeeping or maintenance if room needs additional cleaning or maintenance.
• Observe residents and report any changes in condition (physical and/or mental/behavioral) to the Wellness Coordinator, Program Director and/or family/responsible party if after hours, as needed.
• Report any occurrences to the next shift and document in the communications log.
• Perform safety checks on residents on a regular basis as designated in the service plan.
• Prepare and assist with administration of resident’s prescribed medications as directed by the Wellness Coordinator.
• Accurately and timely chart/document all medications administered in the medication log. Chart/document any changes in resident's health condition or their mental status
• Understand and follow safety and sanitation rules and properly reports any violations to Wellness Coordinator.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• Knowledge of moderate to severe mental illness, behavioral interventions, and de-escalation techniques.
• Demonstrated knowledge of boundaries, confidentiality, and ethical standards in mental health care.
• Knowledge of currently utilized technology and EMR software (i.e., PointClick Care) preferred.
• Proficient Verbal & Written Communication Skills.
• Ability to work as a team member in a collaborative, fast-paced work environment.
• Excellent communication, organizational and interpersonal skills.
• Strong observational, documentation, and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to make independent decisions when circumstances warrant such action.
• Ability to work under stressful conditions and be flexible in relation to department needs.
• Cultural sensitivity and desire to work with an ethnically diverse adult population.
• Must be able to read, write, speak, and understand the English language.
• Superior interpersonal, human relations, and behavior management skills.
• Ability to deal tactfully in support of the GHC Mission with all employees, clients, family members, visitors, government agencies/personnel, and the general public.

Education and Experience:

• High school diploma or equivalent required
• Must be at least 18 years of age.
• Minimum of 1 year of experience in a ARF or STP setting, preferred.
• Must be able to pass a criminal background clearance as required by Community Care Licensing/Department of Social Services.

Please note:This position requires the successful completion of a background check, pre-employment physical, and drug screening as part of the hiring process

Generations Healthcare’s Mission:

Generations Healthcare was founded upon the belief that caring for the sick, the elderly, and the infirm is a special and sacred stewardship. It is our mission to have this belief reflected in everything we do: in the presentation of our homes, in the professionalism of our staff, and in the daily delivery of care to our residents and their families. It is our purpose that whoever enters a Generations home will be met with kindness, competence and compassion.

We invite you to make a difference in the lives of others and our residents, who represent a Lifetime of Memories, a Lifetime of Care, and a Lifetime of Love.

The Company is an equal opportunity employer and makes employment decisions on the basis of merit. The Company prohibits unlawful discrimination against employees or applicants based on race (including traits historically associated with race, such as hair texture and protective hairstyles), religion, religious creed, color, national origin, ancestry, physical disability, mental disability, medical condition, genetic information, marital status, sex, reproductive health decision making, gender, gender identity, gender expression, age, military status, veteran status, uniformed service member status, sexual orientation, transgender identity, citizenship status, pregnancy, or any other consideration made unlawful by federal, state, or local laws. The Company also prohibits unlawful discrimination based on the perception that anyone has any of those characteristics, or is associated with a person who has or is perceived as having any of those characteristics.