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

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

Job summary

Jefferson Blount St Clair Mental Health Authority is seeking a Part-time Mental Health Technician for the 39th Avenue location in Birmingham, AL. This role provides direct care and supervision in a residential program, with day shifts and every other Sat & Sun 8a–8p.

You will work with the Program Coordinator to support residents, document in the EHR, and ensure safety and adherence to Nurse Delegation guidelines.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED is required.
• Valid Alabama drivers license and driving record acceptable for agency policy.
• Ability to obtain and maintain Nurse Delegation certification.
• Successful passing of 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.
• Administer medication per Nurse Delegation guidelines.
• Complete required administrative and client-related paperwork.
• Attend meetings and manage timecards; maintain credentials.
• Perform other duties as assigned by supervisor.

Skills

Lead clients

Supervise clients

Evaluate problems

Teamwork

Self-motivation

Oral & written communication

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, Mental Health Technician - 39th Avenue

Every Other Sat & Sun 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