Crisis Response Mental Health Tech – Part Time

The Guidance Center Inc; Leavenworth (KS); On-site; USD 28,000 - 31,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

KPERS Retirement System

11 Paid Holidays (prorated)

Flexible Schedules

Job summary

The Guidance Center Inc. in Leavenworth, KS is seeking a Part-Time Mental Health Technician to join our interdisciplinary team. The Crisis Stabilization Tech will support clients in outpatient and inpatient settings, assist with hygiene, nutrition, medications, and daily unit operations, and serve as a liaison to internal and external partners.

Weekend and evening shifts are required. A two-person mobile crisis response across Leavenworth, Atchison and Jefferson counties involves building

Qualifications

• Must be at least 21 years old.
• Associate degree or two years of equivalent education/experience in human services.
• Equal opportunity employer; nondiscrimination on protected characteristics.

Responsibilities

• Provide 1-1 supportive care including hygiene, nutrition, and medication documentation.
• Act as a resource to clients to facilitate activities and functioning.
• Initiate de-escalation procedures per MANDT and Mental Health First Aid.
• Provide feedback to providers to ensure quality patient care.
• Participate in daily treatment team meetings.
• Maintain unit and perform housekeeping duties.
• Respond to crises in Leavenworth, Atchison and Jefferson counties with mobile interventions.

Skills

Empathy

Communication

Crisis intervention

Education

Associate of Arts / Science degree

Two years of equivalent education or experience in human services

Job description

The Guidance Center Inc. in Leavenworth, KS is seeking a Part-Time Mental Health Technician to join our interdisciplinary team. The Crisis Stabilization Tech will support clients in outpatient and inpatient settings, assist with hygiene, nutrition, medications, and daily unit operations, and serve as a liaison to internal and external partners.

Weekend and evening shifts are required. A two-person mobile crisis response across Leavenworth, Atchison and Jefferson counties involves building