MIR - Mental Health Tech - Stonebrook (Evening)

Jefferson Blount St Clair Mental Health Authority; Ivanhoe (AL); On-site; USD 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

Jefferson Blount St Clair Mental Health Authority is seeking a Mental Health Technician for full-time evening shifts in Birmingham, AL. This position involves providing direct care and support services to residents in a Mental Illness Residential Program.

The ideal candidate will possess a high school diploma, a valid Alabama driver's license, and be capable of supervising residents in daily living activities. Responsibilities include documenting client care and administering medication in accordance with established protocols.

Qualifications

• Ability to lead clients in group activities.
• Ability to supervise and direct client work.
• Ability to evaluate problem situations in recipient care.
• Ability to work harmoniously with staff and clients.
• Ability to make pertinent statements orally and in writing.

Responsibilities

• Provides direct client care to residents.
• Monitors, supervises, and trains residents.
• Documents in electronic health record.
• Administers medication as per protocol.
• Completes administrative paperwork.

Skills

Client supervision

Problem evaluation

Oral and written communication

Self-motivated

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

Job Details

Job Location: 7121 thru 7127 2ND AVENUE N - BIRMINGHAM, AL 35206 Position Type: Full Time Job Shift: Evenings Mental Health Technician

Job 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 record.
• Administration of medication and adherence to the Nurse Delegation program.
• Completes required administrative and client-related paperwork.
• Meeting attendance and punctuality expectations, as well as appropriate monitoring and updating of timecard.
• Maintenance of all necessary credentialing requirements.
• Any and all other duties as assigned by supervisor.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

• Ability 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 program.
• Successful passing of background check and drug screening.