Direct Care Technician PHP

Priority Dispatch Corp.; New Braunfels (TX); On-site; USD 26,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

Priority Dispatch Corp. is seeking a Direct Care Tech to provide structured supervision and compassionate care in a residential setting. You will administer medications, document care, and lead mental health groups according to an established curriculum.

The role emphasizes empathetic, boundary-respecting care, teamwork, and the ability to respond during crises while maintaining accurate EMR records and adhering to clinical standards.

Qualifications

• Understanding of mental health practices (experienced).
• Prior residential experience preferred.
• Certification as a Medical Assistant - MA (preferred), CMA (preferred), CMHT (preferred).
• Post high school medical education or para-professional training.

Responsibilities

• Administer medication to clients and document administrations.
• Deliver quality care in a residential setting.
• Lead mental health therapy groups using provided curriculum.
• Provide supervision and crisis response during shifts.

Skills

Verbal communication

Written communication

Team player

Empathetic

Documentation

EMR knowledge

Evidence-based practices

Boundaries

Education

MA/CMA/CMHT preferred

Post high school medical education

Nurse or social work/psychology student status

First aid/CPR preferred

Tools

Electronic Medical Record

Job description

Job Description:Direct Care Tech – Innova JoyJob Duties and Responsibilities:Administer medication to clients (Medication pass experience preferred)Deliver quality care to clients within a residential settingProvide supervision of clients while on shiftProvide appropriate documentation as neededWork cooperatively with team members and the client in the provision of services to meet the goals developed in the treatment planLead various mental health therapy groups following a provided curriculumBe available in times of crisis or in intense situationsEmpathetic people who can hold loving and firm boundariesCreating and leading mental health groupsCompetences:Demonstrate strong verbal and written communication skillsMotivation to grow and increase knowledge within the fieldResponsible working with minimal oversightPatient and compassionate with client's emotional and psychological needsBasic mental health understanding and an understanding of client's emotional, physical, and personal boundariesTeam playerStrong work ethicResponsible and able to work with minimal oversightDependable and consistent in attendance for scheduled shiftsOutgoing group leaderKnowledge of evidence-based practices utilized in clinical interventionsWorking knowledge of Electronic Medical RecordKnowledge of ethical code and requirements of mandated reportingMinimum Qualifications:Understanding of mental health practices (experienced)Prior residential experience preferredCertification as a Medical Assistant - MA (preferred), Certified Medication Aide - CMA (preferred), Certified Mental Health Technician - CMHT (preferred)Post high school medical education (para-professional nursing, medical, and/or technical)Licensed Vocational Nurse students, Social Work students, Psychology studentsFirst aid/C.P.R. (preferred)