Mental Health Tech - Jonesboro TC - PRN

Arisa Health; Jonesboro (AR); On-site; USD 24,000 - 32,000; Part time

Job summary

Arisa Health in Jonesboro, Arkansas is seeking a Mental Health Technician to support adults with mental illness in a group home. You will work under the supervision of registered nurses, physicians, and other qualified staff to coordinate care and respond in crisis situations.

Preferred candidates have prior residential or mental health experience, a High School diploma or GED, and CPR/BCLS certification. Strong computer and teamwork skills, plus the ability to organize and prioritize, are

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• CPR for Healthcare Workers or BCLS certification required.
• Ability to work in a team and independently.
• Good computer skills and strong organizational abilities.
• PRN, as-needed work hours.

Responsibilities

• Provide services to clients under supervision of qualified staff.
• Coordinate, document and conduct evaluations of services to clients.
• Monitor clients' physical conditions and responses to treatment; report changes.
• Maintain accurate documentation of care and actions.
• Contribute to a safe, therapeutic environment and respond to crises as needed.

Skills

Computer skills

Leadership

Organization

Prioritization

Patience

Flexibility

Teamwork

Independent work

Education

High School diploma or GED

Tools

CPR for Healthcare Workers

Job description

Arisa Health is searching for candidates to fill Mental Health Technician positions in a group home serving adults with mental illness in Jonesboro, Arkansas.
A high school diploma or GED is required. This position will be responsible for:

• Providing services to clients under the general supervision of registered nurses, physicians, psychiatrists or other qualified personnel.
• Performing tasks that are within the scope of his/her educational preparation, knowledge, and permitted by the policies and procedures of local, state, and federal guidelines; and the policies of the facility requesting the services.
• Functioning as a member of the interdisciplinary team and assist with the coordination of services including planning, monitoring, documenting and conducting evaluations of services to clients.
• Making observations regarding clients’ physical conditions, behaviors and responses to treatment and reporting any significant changes to appropriate supervisor and other staff members.
• Maintaining appropriate documentation.
• Utilizing behavioral techniques to prevent injury to patients and others and to ensure a safe and therapeutic environment for clients; respond appropriately in crisis situations.

Previous experience in a residential setting or working in the mental health field is preferred. The position requires maintenance of Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) for Healthcare Workers or Basic Cardiac Life Support (BCLS) certification for Healthcare Workers.
The candidate should have good computer skills, good leadership skills, the ability to organize and prioritize, and be patient, consistent, and flexible, and must be able to work in a team setting and work independently.
Work Hours: PRN, as needed

Qualifications

Education

Preferred

High School or better.

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