MIR - Mental Health Tech - 39th Ave (Evening)

Paycom - ATS; Birmingham (AL); On-site; USD 30,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Paycom - ATS in Birmingham, AL is seeking a Mental Health Technician to provide direct client care in a residential program and to supervise residents in daily living activities. The role involves documentation in electronic health records, medication administration under Nurse Delegation, and coordination with the Program Coordinator.

Qualifications include a High School Diploma or GED, a valid Alabama driver’s license, ability to obtain Nurse Delegation certification, and successful background

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED.
• Valid Alabama driver's license and driving record acceptable to agency policy.
• Ability to be certified and maintain Nurse Delegation certification.
• Successful passing of background check and drug screening.

Responsibilities

• Provides direct client care to residents in the group home/residential setting/treatment program.
• Monitors, supervises, and trains residents in daily living skills.
• Transports clients in accordance with schedule.
• Documents accurately and timely in the electronic health record.
• Administers medication and adheres to the Nurse Delegation program.
• Completes required administrative and client-related paperwork.
• Maintains credentialing requirements and performs other duties as assigned.

Job description

Mental Health TechnicianJOB DESCRIPTION: The position provides individual care, instruction, and supervision to residents in a Mental Illness Residential Program. This employee serves in the role of direct caregiver to a group of 3- 30 clients, depending on the specific cost center. This employee works directly with the Program Coordinator/Home Coordinator and staff on duty.PRIMARY JOB FUNCTIONS:Provides direct client care to the residents of the group home/ residential setting/treatment program.Monitors, supervises, and trains residents in daily/independent living skills.Provides support services for the home and the residents.Transports clients in accordance with schedule.Documents accurately and timely in the electronic health recordAdministration of medication and adherence to the Nurse Delegation programCompletes required administrative and client -related paperwork.Meeting attendance and punctuality expectations, as well as appropriate monitoring and updating of timecardMaintenance of all necessary credentialing requirementsAny and all other duties as assigned by supervisor.KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & ABILITIESAbility to lead clients within group activities.Ability to supervise and direct the work of clients.Ability to evaluate problem situations of recipient care and treatment.Ability to work harmoniously with staff and clients and relate to clients' needs in an individual and group setting.Self-motivated to function without continuing direct supervision.Ability to make pertinent statements orally and in writing.MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:High School Diploma, or GED.Valid Alabama driver's license and driving record acceptable to agency automobile insurance carrier for inclusion on agency policy.Ability to be certified and maintain certification in the Nurse Delegation programSuccessful passing of background check and drug screening