Mental Health Tech

Communicare; Batesville (MS); On-site; USD 17,000 - 22,000; Full time

Job summary

Communicare in Batesville, MS is seeking staff to assist the clinical team and provide direct care to program residents. You will orient new participants, supervise daily living activities, and help maintain a safe environment. The role includes administrative support such as filing and scanning documents.

Requirements include a high school diploma, strong communication, and a clean background check. This is a full-time on-site position with opportunities to contribute to a supportive treatment

Qualifications

• Good oral and written communication skills.
• Ability to maintain accurate records.
• Ability to work with medical staff and residents.
• Ability to work as part of a team.

Responsibilities

• Assist clinical team in program activities.
• Orient new individuals by reviewing schedules and needs.
• Provide direct care and supervision to residents.
• Coordinate recreational activities for residents.
• Maintain safe living environment and hygiene standards.
• Maintain records and prepare reports in the EHR.

Skills

Communication

Recordkeeping

Supervision

Teamwork

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Job description

Description

Responsibilities:

1. Assist clinical team in the general activities of the program.
2. Orient new individuals into the program by reviewing the schedule and ensuring their needs are met, when appropriate
3. Provide direct care and supervision to individuals receiving services.
4. Facilitate recreational activities, including board games, movies, cards, etc.
5. Help insure safe living environment for all residents.
6. Assist with management of unstructured time.
7. Help enforce program schedule and program rules.
8. Maintain accurate and up to date records on assigned individuals, such as behavior reports.
9. Supervise and assist residents with daily living skills as needed.
10. Wash linens and ensure that all hygiene boxes are filled.
11. Ensure orientation packets are available for all new individuals coming in for treatment.
12. Assist staff in the admission process
13. Fill in for other staff as needed and assigned by the Coordinator.
14. Man facility phone service and handle referral of all emergency calls to appropriate Communicare crisis staff.
15. Provide administrative assistance when requested such as scanning documents and filing them into the chart in the EHR, making copies, etc.
16. Perform other duties as assigned.

Requirements

Qualifications:

1. High school diploma or equivalent.
2. Good oral and written communication skills.
3. Acceptable criminal background check.