MH Tech

Texoma Community Center; Texas; On-site; USD 19,000 - 28,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, Vision insurance

Employer paid Life Insurance & Short‑/

Job summary

MH Tech in Denison, TX, seeks a dedicated staff member to assist and supervise adults with mental illness and/or substance abuse in a residential/crisis respite setting. The role emphasizes maintaining a home-like environment while promoting emotional well-being and crisis stabilization when needed.

The position requires a high school diploma, valid driver's license, and comfort with trauma-informed care. Hours include 12-hour shifts up to 40 hours weekly, with supervision from the CRU

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Experience with mental illness/addiction desirable.
• Valid driver’s license and vehicle required for work.
• Ability to speak a second language relevant to population served preferred.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite.
• Knowledge of trauma-informed care and its application.
• Cultural sensitivity to diverse populations.

Responsibilities

• Provide assistance and supervision to adults with mental illness and/or substance abuse in a residential or crisis respite setting.
• Maintain a home-like environment and promote social and emotional functioning; monitor for crisis stabilization when appropriate.
• Collaborate with the CRU Administrator and the facility nurse; report to the CRU Administrator.
• Work 12-hour shifts, up to 40 hours per week unless authorized by the Program Manager.
• Operate under trauma-informed and recovery-oriented care models.

Skills

Second language

Organized

Microsoft Office

Trauma-informed care

Cultural sensitivity

Communication

Problem solving

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

Driver's license

Job description

MH Tech

In-House Residential Full Time Grayson-D 1101 S Mirick, Denison, TX, US

PURPOSE

Strengthening Resiliency and Supporting Recovery

VISION

Promote and enhance access to intellectual, developmental, and behavioral health services that improve the lives of those in our community.

VALUE

We pledge to deliver quality services through partnerships with individuals, families, and community stakeholders. Texoma Community Center strives to develop and equip all staff with Trauma-Informed Care knowledge and competency-based skills. Trauma-Informed Care means treating the person as a whole, taking into account past trauma and the resulting coping mechanisms when attempting to understand behaviors.

Our goal is to provide effective treatment as well as improving the quality and impact of care.

Join a team of dedicated service providers who seek to promote the accessibility of services that improve quality of life and support self-determination for persons with mental and developmental disorders. Texoma Community Center (TCC) is one of 39 Texas Community Centers, which are governmental entities as defined by Title 7 of the Texas Health and Safety Code.

Position Summary:

This position is responsible for providing assistance and supervision to adults with mental illness and/or substance abuse issues in a residential or crisis respite setting. This position maintains a home-like environment for individuals living in a group setting and assumes responsibility for enhancing consumer's personal well-being and promoting social and emotional functionality as well as monitoring for crisis stabilization when appropriate. Hours include 12 hour shifts not to exceed 40 hours per week unless requested and authorized by Program Manager. This position works in conjunction with the CRU Administrator, as well as the nurse assigned to the facility, but will be directly supervised by the CRU Administrator in accordance with the philosophy, goals and objectives of Texoma Community Center. Operates under trauma-informed and recovery-oriented models of care which align with CCBHC standards.

Qualifications:

Education and/or Experience:

• High School Diploma or GED equivalent
• Experience working with individuals with mental illness and/ or addiction issues desirable

Certificates, Licensure, Registrations:

• Current driver's license and vehicle for use at work

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• Ability to speak a second language relevant to population served preferred
• Must be self-motivated, organized and detail oriented
• Knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite
• Consistently practices Trauma-informed Model of Care, understands and considers the pervasive nature of trauma.
• The knowledge of cultural differences and ability to work with individuals from different cultural backgrounds.

General Requirements:

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. The requirements listed below are representative of the general knowledge, skill, and/or ability required:

• Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide
• Ability to handle money/make change
• Ability to generate, read, interpret, and take action as it relates to basic financial statements, national and state regulations, operational and maintenance and organizational policy / procedures
• Ability to effectively communicate
• Ability to work cooperatively and communicate effectively to maintain good working relationships
• Ability to work with skill in identifyingproblems

Security/Access:

• Will have access to confidential information abiding by the organization's privacy policies and regulations concerning this information

Equipment, Tools, Materials:

• Standard office equipment
• First Aid/Spill Kits

The benefits offered to TCC employees are competitive, comprehensive, and demonstrate the company's commitment to the well-being of its employees.

Benefits include:

• Medical, Dental, and Vision insurance offered
• Employer paid Life Insurance & Short-Term Disability
• Additional Opt-in benefits
• Wellness Credit
• Designated Paid Holidays
• Paid Time Off (PTO)
• Extended Illness Leave
• Retirement Plan
• Payroll Direct Deposit
• Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
• Designated Paid Holidays
• Supports Federal Student Loan Forgiveness Program