Mental Health Technician (Part-Time)

Crawfordmentalhealth; Pittsburg (KS); On-site; USD 28,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Crawfordmentalhealth is seeking a Mental Health Technician to assist in treatment and rehabilitation of clients with behavioral health disorders. The role includes answering phones, greeting clients, and supporting staff with clerical duties, medical records, and client activities within a treatment unit or residential program.

Responsibilities include monitoring passes and curfews for reintegration care, maintaining confidentiality, and providing receptionist support under supervision.

Qualifications

• MOAB training for aggressive behavior management is required.
• First Aid CPR certification preferred or willingness to obtain.
• You must be at least 18 years old.
• A high school diploma or equivalent is required.
• Must pass pre-employment requirements, UA, background check, TB skin test and medical health assessment.
• Knowledge of alcohol/drug and/or mental illness preferred.

Responsibilities

• Follow dress code policies of various locations including schools, jails, courts, detention centers, and other partners.
• Develop effective written and verbal communication.
• Learn to operate all general office equipment.
• Gain proficiency in using a PC-based word processor.
• Acquire the ability to function competently as a receptionist.
• Understand and perform electronic record filing.
• Understand confidentiality regulations.
• File, maintain client records and perform general office duties.
• Learn how to monitor weekend passes and curfew for reintegration level of care.

Skills

Communication skills

Receptionist skills

Recordkeeping

General office skills

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Description

Job Summary:

This is a position in the treatment and rehabilitation of clients with behavioral health disorders. The Mental Health Technician is responsible for the services necessary to assist clients in daily living in a treatment unit or in a residential program. This position is also responsible for answering phone calls, taking messages for staff, greeting and assisting clients and members of the public in communication with agency staff. The Mental Health Technician assists in maintaining medical records, conducting general word processing, copying, filing, and general clerical duties. A person in this position oversees the daily flow of chores, facilitates groups, passes medications, and oversees client activities. Work is performed alongside an MHT II or higher for all training purposes.

Credential and Experience Requirements:

• Obtain Certification for Management of Aggressive Behavior (MOAB) training. MOAB is an in-depth training program that teaches individuals how to recognize, reduce, and manage violent and aggressive behavior. Training is provided.
• First Aid CPR Certification preferred or willing to obtain.
• You must be at least 18 years old.
• A high school diploma or equivalent is required.
• Must pass pre-employment requirements, UA, background check, TB Skin Test and Medical Health Assessment.
• Knowledge of Alcohol and Drug and/or Mental Illness, preferred.

Primary Job Duties and Responsibilities:

• Required to follow dress code policies of any alternative work locations, including but not limited to schools, jails, courts, detention centers, other community partners, etc.
• Develop effective communication in both written and verbal platforms.
• Learn to operate all general office equipment.
• Gain proficiency in using a personal computer-based word processor.
• Acquire the ability to function competently as a receptionist.
• Understand and perform electronic record filing
• Understand confidentiality regulations.
• File, maintain client records and general office duties.
• Learn how to monitor weekend passes and curfew for individuals in the reintegration level of care.
• Learn how to monitor client behavior and documentation.How to Monitor? No? Sorry. Serialize? No. ******