MIR - Mental Health Tech - Wahouma (Night)

Jefferson Blount St Clair Mental Health Authority; Ivanhoe (AL); On-site; USD 17,000 - 22,000; Full time

Job summary

Jefferson Blount St Clair Mental Health Authority is seeking a Mental Health Technician for a full-time night shift in Birmingham, AL. You will provide direct client care, supervise residents, document in the EHR, and assist with medication administration within a residential program.

Join a dedicated team and help residents develop independent living skills while maintaining safety and compliance. Requires Nurse Delegation certification and a valid Alabama driver’s license.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Valid Alabama driver's license with acceptable driving record.
• Must be able to obtain and maintain Nurse Delegation certification.
• Successful background check and drug screening.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct care to residents in a group home/residential setting.
• Monitor, supervise, and train residents in daily living skills.
• Provide support services for the home and residents.
• Transport clients according to schedule.
• Document accurately in the electronic health record.

Skills

Direct client care

Supervising clients

Documentation in EHR

Medication administration

Team collaboration

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Nurse Delegation certification

Job description

Job DetailsJob Location: 7121 thru 7127 2ND AVENUE N - BIRMINGHAM, AL 35206Position Type: Full TimeJob Shift: NightsMental 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

Qualification