Mental Health Technician - Weekends

Paycom - ATS; Hazel Green (AL); On-site; USD 19,000 - 25,000; Part time

Job summary

Paycom - ATS in Hazel Green, AL 35750 is seeking an Entry Level Mental Health Technician for part-time weekend shifts (7:00 AM–7:00 PM). You will support residents in a group home, teaching living, social, and basic financial skills, while learning proper documentation for state standards.

Responsibilities include supervising residents in the absence of the House Supervisor, coordinating activities, maintaining safety, and documenting staff notes and incidents in the required records.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• Basic computer skills required.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills required.
• Acceptable 3-year Motor Vehicle Report with valid driver’s license.
• Certified in CPR, SAMA, and MAC (or ability to obtain).

Responsibilities

• In the absence of the House Supervisor, assume supervisory authority of the direct care of the residents in the facility.
• Provide consistent instruction, guidance, encouragement, and reinforcement to the residents of the home.
• Regularly implement basic living skills training objectives and document progress in the Electronic Health Record.
• Help to coordinate resident activities in the home and in the community.
• Regularly complete documentation of staff notes, incident reports, injury reports, shift observations, and other reports as required by the Alabama Department of Mental Health (ADMH).
• Regularly encourage and assist residents in the preparation of nutritious meals per the posted menus and completes meal preparations if residents cannot.
• May be required to lift approximately 50 lbs. and push/pull or transport client and equipment.

Skills

Basic computer skills

Verbal communication

Written communication

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

Job Details: Level: Entry, Job Location: Hazel Green, AL 35750, Position Type: Part Time, Education Level: High School Diploma, Travel Percentage: Up to 25%, Job Shift: 1st Shift (Weekends), Job Category: Nonprofit - Social Services, Job Description: In this position, employees care for clients in a group home setting. They work with individuals on living, social, and financial skills. They are also involved in the treatment of clients. Our Mental Health Technicians will learn proper documentation techniques and other state and federal standards followed by the Department of Mental Health. This position will be working Saturdays and Sundays, 7:00AM - 7:00PM.

What you’ll be doing:

• In the absence of the House Supervisor, assume supervisory authority of the direct care of the residents in the facility.
• Provide consistent instruction, guidance, encouragement, and reinforcement to the residents of the home.
• Regularly implement basic living skills training objectives and document progress in the Electronic Health Record.
• Help to coordinate resident activities in the home and in the community.
• Regularly complete documentation of staff notes, incident reports, injury reports, shift observations, and other reports as required by the Alabama Department of Mental Health (ADMH).
• Regularly encourage and assist residents in the preparation of nutritious meals per the posted menus and completes meal preparations if residents cannot.
• May be required to lift approximately 50 lbs. and push/pull or transport client and equipment.
• Ensure residents comply with home rules, maintain a clean and safe environment to include the performance of housekeeping and assist clients when necessary.
• Demonstrate good safety skills, including fire drills, emergency procedures, and back safety techniques.
• Promote a positive work environment, including positive relationships with supervisors, residents, and their families and co-workers.
• Supervise the administration of medication and document appropriately.
• Attend staff meetings, in-service meetings, and trainings as required and remain current on all certifications required for employment.
• Work as scheduled. Correctly complete and submit time sheets and leave requests per policy.
• Report any facility or maintenance issues and assist in maintaining the facility, equipment, and vehicles.
• Complete other duties as assigned.

Qualifications: What we’re looking for:

• High School Diploma or GED
• Basic computer skills
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Acceptable 3-year Motor Vehicle Report with valid driver’s license
• Certified in CPR, SAMA, and MAC (or ability to obtain)

We are compassionate towards those impacted by behavioral health disorders.

We are dedicated to one another through collaboration and teamwork.

We are optimistic problem-solvers who do what it takes to get the job done.