Mental Health Technician II (Fort Harrison) - Full-Time

Hamilton Center, Inc; Terre Haute (IN); On-site; USD 23,000 - 29,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Base pay $17.75/hr

401K up to 5%

2% dollar-for-dollar 401K match

Benefits covered 89% by HCI

Performance-based incentives

Job summary

Hamilton Center, Inc. in Terre Haute, IN seeks a Direct Care professional to interact with, educate, and supervise mentally ill adults within the 24-hour services division. You will provide a therapeutic environment and perform essential duties per the individualized treatment plan.

Responsibilities include daily living activities support, MAR documentation, records maintenance, and safe, confidential interactions with clients and staff. HS diploma and shift flexibility are required.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or equivalent is required.
• Flexible to work any shift is required.
• Oral and written communication skills are essential.
• Experience in teaching daily living skills is preferred.
• Observation and decision-making abilities are needed.
• Experience with group activities is helpful.
• Willingness to use personal transportation for work duties.
• Knowledge of substance abuse issues is beneficial.

Responsibilities

• Interact with, educate, and supervise mentally ill adults in a 24-hour setting.
• Monitor and assist clients with activities of daily living.
• Administer medications and document in MAR.
• Maintain documentation and client records per regulations.
• Communicate with clients, families, and providers confidentially.
• Provide direct care including hygiene, mobility, and nutrition support.
• Utilize safety procedures and crisis interventions when needed.
• Assist with inventory, housekeeping, and transportation to appointments.
• Participate in treatment planning and implement under supervision.
• Attend required meetings and trainings and complete EMR tasks.

Skills

Oral & written communication

Flexibility to work any shift

Educating clients in daily living

Observation & decision making

Group activities experience

Willingness to use personal transport

Substance abuse knowledge beneficial

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

Job description

Location: Terre Haute, IN

Job Id:2635-3761

# of Openings:1

Hamilton Center, Inc. is investing $2.5 million to support increased pay and benefits for all staff. An excellent benefits package is also included.

• $17.75 per hour is the new base pay rate for all staff
• Up to 5% 401K contribution
• Up to 2% dollar for dollar match on 401K
• HCI annually covers 89% of benefit costs for eligible employees.
• Performance based incentives

Position Summary

Interact with, educate, and supervise mentally ill adults, individually or in a group setting, providing a therapeutic environment within the 24 hour services division.

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Interact with, monitor, educate, and assist clients in the performance of activities of daily living in accordance with the goal and objectives identified on the individualized treatment plan.

When required by the site monitor client self-administration of medications and document medication in the medication administration register (MAR).

Maintain records in accordance with applicable standards and regulations.

Interact appropriately with clients, visitors, family members and providers in a confidential, therapeutic, ethical and responsible manner.

Provide direct care to a client needs including but not limited to assistance with personal hygiene tasks, bathing, toileting, feeding, and mobility.

Utilize safety management, emergency procedures, and nonviolent crisis prevention intervention in crisis situations.

Assist with inventory and general maintenance of supplies, facilities, and equipment.

Complete housekeeping duties as assigned to maintain a clean, orderly and safe living environment.

Transport consumers to and from appointments and community outings.

Observe, communicate and document behaviors.

Complete errands related to consumer care and facility maintenance.

Participate in consumer treatment planning and implementation under the direction of professional staff involved in patient care.

Work under the direction of professional staff to ensure all shift duties are completed.

Attend and participate in any required staff meetings and trainings.

Assist with admission and discharge of consumers as assigned using the electronic medical record.

Obtain vital signs, height and weight and document in client record.

Assist staff with emergency situations to ensure safety of self, clients, and others.

Monitor, document, and when applicable prepare meals and snacks for clients' nutritional intake.

Conduct individual and group activities and document according to policy and procedures.

Demonstrate competent use of Electronic Medical Record (EMR).

Performs other duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications/Requirements

High School diploma or equivalent.

Flexibility to work any shift.

Oral and written communication skills

Knowledge and skills in educating clients in daily living skills

Observation and decision making skills

Experience in implementing group activities helpful

Willingness to use personal transportation in work capacity

Knowledge of substance abuse / addiction issues or related work experience would be beneficial

Programs & Education

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