MIR - Mental Health Tech - N Bham (Evening)

Jefferson Blount St Clair Mental Health Authority; Ivanhoe (AL); On-site; USD 28,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

Jefferson Blount St Clair Mental Health Authority is seeking a Mental Health Technician to provide direct care in a residential program. You will work with residents, document care, and support daily living skills under supervision.

The role requires a high school diploma or GED, a valid Alabama driver’s license, nurse delegation certification, and successful background checks and drug screening. Join a dedicated team delivering patient-centered care in a supportive facility.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• Valid Alabama driver's license with acceptable driving record.
• Ability to obtain and maintain Nurse Delegation certification.
• Successful background check and drug screening.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct client care to residents in group home/residential setting.
• Monitor, supervise, and train residents in daily living skills.
• Administer medications following Nurse Delegation requirements.
• Document accurately in the electronic health record and complete paperwork.
• Transport clients according to schedule and attend meetings as required.
• Maintain credentialing requirements and perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Lead clients in activities

Supervise and direct clients

Assess and respond to problems

Education

High School Diploma or GED

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