Crisis Center Mental Health Technician - 3rd Shift

LifeSkills and Pennyroyal Center; Bowling Green (KY); On-site; USD 19,000 - 27,000; Full time

Job summary

LifeSkills and Pennyroyal Center in Bowling Green, KY is seeking a Mental Health Technician for the 3rd shift in our Adult Crisis Stabilization unit. This role requires a high school diploma, a valid Kentucky driver’s license, proof of insurance, and a clean background check.

You will supervise residents, document daily activities in the EHR, conduct admission screenings, and assist in crisis de-escalation to maintain a safe, therapeutic milieu for clients and staff alike.

Qualifications

• Minimum high school diploma or equivalent.
• Valid KY driver’s license.
• Proof of insurance.
• Acceptable yearly background check and drug screen.

Responsibilities

• Supervise the residents ensuring that they are safe and secure at all times
• Document resident daily activities
• Take phone referrals, conduct admission screens and complete admission materials
• Conduct group discussion/activities and recreational activities as needed and appropriate
• Assist client in utilizing acceptable coping skills
• Prepare meals for residents as needed
• Contribute to general cleanliness of the facility
• Supervise medication administration as needed and requested
• Document all client activities in the Electronic Medical Record (EHR)
• Use supplied training curriculum to de-escalate clients as appropriate
• Work collaboratively with the crisis center and community partners to achieve best outcomes for clients
• Orient clients to the crisis center as needed
• Ensure clients belongings are searched and secured as needed

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Job description

LifeSkills and Pennyroyal Center in Bowling Green, KY is seeking a Mental Health Technician for the 3rd shift in our Adult Crisis Stabilization unit. This role requires a high school diploma, a valid Kentucky driver’s license, proof of insurance, and a clean background check.

You will supervise residents, document daily activities in the EHR, conduct admission screenings, and assist in crisis de-escalation to maintain a safe, therapeutic milieu for clients and staff alike.