Mental Health Technician - 2nd Shift, On-Site

Ozark Guidance; Jonesboro (AR); On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Arisa Health is seeking a Mental Health Technician for the Jonesboro IDD facility to support adults with mental health needs and IDD, on a 2nd shift schedule. A high school diploma or GED is required, with CPR/BCLS certification preferred.

The role involves teamwork, documentation, crisis response, and collaboration within an interdisciplinary team. Responsibilities include observation, reporting changes, coordinating services, and maintaining records while providing a safe, therapeutic

Qualifications

• A high school diploma or GED is required.
• Previous experience in a residential setting or working in the mental health field is preferred.
• The position requires maintenance of CPR for Healthcare Workers or 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.

Responsibilities

• 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.

Skills

Computer skills

Leadership

Organization

Teamwork

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

Arisa Health is seeking a Mental Health Technician for the Jonesboro IDD facility to support adults with mental health needs and IDD, on a 2nd shift schedule. A high school diploma or GED is required, with CPR/BCLS certification preferred.

The role involves teamwork, documentation, crisis response, and collaboration within an interdisciplinary team. Responsibilities include observation, reporting changes, coordinating services, and maintaining records while providing a safe, therapeutic