MIR - PT EOW Mental Health Tech - 39th Ave (Day)

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

Job summary

Jefferson Blount St Clair Mental Health Authority is seeking a Mental Health Technician for part-time work at their Birmingham location. The role involves providing direct care and support to residents in a Mental Illness Residential Program.

Responsibilities include monitoring and supervising clients, assisting with daily living skills, and ensuring accurate documentation in health records. Candidates should have a high school diploma, a valid driver's license, and must pass a background check.

Qualifications

• Valid Alabama driver's license and good driving record.
• Ability to maintain certification in the Nurse Delegation program.
• Successful passing of background check and drug screening.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct client care to residents in the treatment program.
• Monitor and train residents in daily living skills.
• Transport clients as scheduled.
• Document in the electronic health record accurately.

Skills

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

Self-motivated

Ability to communicate effectively

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

Job Details

Job Location: 138 39TH AVENUE NE - BIRMINGHAM, AL 35215

Position Type: Part Time

Job Shift: Day

Title: Mental Health Technician - 39th Avenue

Schedule: Every Other Saturday & Sunday, 8a - 8p

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.