Mental Health Tech

Theguidance Ctr; Leavenworth (KS); On-site; USD 27,937 - 31,354; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible schedules

Competitive hourly rate

Supportive team environment

Job summary

A community mental health center in Leavenworth is seeking a Mental Health Technician to provide both outpatient and inpatient support. The role involves direct client care, documentation, and maintaining a safe environment. Candidates should have at least an Associate's degree or two years of relevant experience, and be able to work collaboratively in a fast-paced setting. Competitive pay and flexible schedules available, aiming to support vulnerable clients effectively.

Qualifications

• Must be at least 21 years of age.
• Experience working in the human services field is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide 1-1 supportive care based on client’s needs.
• Act as a resource to clients for activities to facilitate increased stability.
• Initiate de-escalation procedures when appropriate.
• Provide accurate feedback to providers for optimal patient care.
• Participate in daily treatment team meetings.
• Maintain unit through regular housekeeping duties.
• Maintain effective communication with staff and partners.
• Adapt to fast-paced environment while maintaining professionalism.
• Participate in required training.
• Meet HIPAA standards for confidentiality of records.

Skills

Client support

Communication

De-escalation techniques

Documentation

Education

Associate of Arts / Science degree

Equivalent education or experience in human services

Job description

Description

The Guidance Center (TGC) is the Community Mental Health Center and Certified Behavioral Health Clinic serving Leavenworth, Atchison, and Jefferson counties in Kansas. We provide high-quality care to all individuals, regardless of their financial circumstances. Joining the team at TGC offers you the chance to make a meaningful impact on the most vulnerable members of our community. At our center, we offer a unique combination of counseling, case management, psychosocial, and medication services, all under one roof. We are deeply committed to our clients and are dedicated to implementing a comprehensive model of care.

The Guidance Center (TGC) is currently seeking aMental Health Technician. The Mental Health Tech will work collaboratively with a team to provide care to clients on an outpatient and inpatient basis. They will assist in the general monitoring and care of the clients, as well as daily operations and housekeeping of the unit. They will act as a liaison in providing information to internal as well as external parties and agencies. This is 24/7 operation, and all shifts are currently available for PRN scheduling.

Benefits

• The opportunity to be part of a holistic and supportive team
• Flexible Schedules
• Competitive hourly rate of $20.28 to $22.76, depending upon qualifications

Responsibilities

1. Provide 1-1 supportive care based on client’s needs, including hygiene, nutrition, and medication, maintaining appropriate documentation.
2. Act as a resource to client for activities to facilitate increased stability in functioning.
3. Initiate de-escalation procedures when appropriate, consistent with MANDT and Mental Health First Aid procedures.
4. Provide accurate and relevant feedback to providers, to ensure optimal patient care.
5. Participate in daily treatment team meetings.
6. Maintain unit through regular housekeeping duties.
7. Maintain effective and cooperative working relationship with TGC staff as well as referral sources and community partners through accurate, timely, and professional communication.
8. Adapt to changing work priorities and a fast-paced environment while maintaining professionalism.
9. Participate in training as directed by the immediate supervisor or TGC management staff.
10. Meet HIPAA standards for confidentiality of medical records.
11. Comply with TGC’s Corporate Compliance Policy and all laws, rules, regulations, and standards of conduct relating to the Corporate Compliance Policy. The employee understands that he/she has a duty and obligation to report any suspected violations of the Corporate Compliance Policy to the Corporate Compliance Officer or the Chief Executive Officer.

We are an equal opportunity employer and prohibit discrimination/harassment without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws.

Qualifications

Must be at least 21 years of age, and have an Associate of Arts / Science degree, or two years of equivalent education and or experience working in the human services field.