Mental Health Technician II - Cottonwood, AL

SpectraCare Health Systems, Inc.; Ashford (AL); On-site; USD 19,000 - 22,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Retirement plan

Paid Time Off

Life insurance

AD&D insurance

Public Holidays

Student discount

Job summary

SpectraCare Health Systems, Inc. in Ashford, Alabama is seeking a Mental Health Technician II for Cottonwood Care Home.

You will support client care, assist with daily living tasks, and help maintain a safe, therapeutic milieu under nurse supervision, including basic living skills training and documentation in the electronic health record system. The ideal candidate has a HS diploma or GED, CPR and MAC certification, willingness to submit to background checks and drug screening, and prior

Qualifications

• HS Diploma/GED required.
• Must be 21 years or older, good MVR, and willing to submit to background check.
• Must obtain CPR and MAC certification upon hire.
• Prefer previous experience providing patient care in a mental health or substance abuse treatment environment.

Responsibilities

• Meal preparation and cleaning of the facility and assisting with daily tasks.
• Teach basic living skills to clients.
• Provide transportation using system vehicle when required by the program.

Skills

CPR certification

MAC certification

Patient care

Education

HS Diploma/GED

Tools

Electronic health record system

Job description

Mental Health Technician II - Cottonwood Care Home

This position will be located at our Cottonwood Care Home in Ashford, Alabama

Mental Health Technician II - Cottonwood Care Home

This position will be located at our Cottonwood Care Home in Ashford, Alabama

Pitman Schedule:

Week 1: 7p-7a: Tuesday, Wednesday, Saturday, Sunday

Week 2: 7p-7a: Monday, Thursday, Friday

Base Pay: $14.00/hr with $2:00 shift differential

Position performs various patient care activities to care for the personal needs and comfort of the client as well as for the effective and efficient operation of the facility, while promoting a safe and therapeutic milieu. Staff is expected to teach basic living skills to clients daily, as well as perform various functions within the facility. This position is an "awake" position; therefore, no sleeping is permitted while on duty.

Responsibilities:

• Various activities to meet consumer needs including, but not limited to: meal preparation, cleaning of the facility, assisting with daily tasks, etc.
• Teaching group and individual basic living skills
• Providing transportation using system vehicle when required by the program
• Ensure efficient operation of the facility
• Assisting with medication using the MAC certification under nurse supervision
• Completing required documentation using an electronic health record system

Requirements:

• HS Diploma/GED
• Must be 21 years or older, Good MVR, and willing to submit to motor vehicle report check
• Must be willing to submit to a pre-employment background check and drug screen
• Must obtain CPR and MAC certification upon hire
• Prefer previous experience providing patient care in a mental health or substance abuse treatment environment

Benefits:

• Blue Cross Blue Shield of Alabama Health and Dental Insurance
• Alabama State Retirement
• Paid Time Off - Annual, Sick, Personal
• OnShift Wallet through Payactiv
• PTO Buyback Program
• Company paid life insurance
• AD&D and dependent life insurance
• 10 Paid Holidays
• Public Service Loan Forgiveness
• Troy University Student Discount (Dothan Campus)