MIR - Mental Health Tech - Wahouma (Night)

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

Job summary

Jefferson Blount St Clair Mental Health Authority in Birmingham, AL is seeking a Mental Health Technician to provide direct care and supervision in a residential program serving adults with mental health needs. This role works with the Program Coordinator and on-duty staff to support residents with daily living skills.

Responsibilities include medication administration under Nurse Delegation, accurate documentation in the electronic health record, transportation of clients, and completing

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• Alabama driver's license with acceptable driving record.
• Able to be certified in Nurse Delegation and maintain certification.
• Background check and drug screening required.
• Ability to work with residents in group setting and document care.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct client care to residents in group home settings.
• Monitor, supervise, and train residents in daily living skills.
• Administer medications per Nurse Delegation program.
• Document accurately in the electronic health record.
• Transport clients according to schedule.
• Complete required admin and client paperwork.
• Maintain credentialing requirements and perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Direct client care

Staff supervision

Medication administration

Documentation (EHR)

Time management

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