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

Jefferson Blount St Clair Mental Health Authority; Birmingham (AL); On-site; USD 17,000 - 25,000; Part time

Job summary

Jefferson Blount St Clair Mental Health Authority is seeking a part-time Mental Health Technician for the 39th Avenue residence in Birmingham, AL, working night shifts with a Saturday-Sunday rotation. The role involves direct client care, supervision, and documentation in the electronic health record.

The position requires a high school diploma or GED, a valid Alabama driver's license, and certification in Nurse Delegation, plus successful background and drug screening.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• Valid Alabama driver's license with clean driving record.
• Nurse Delegation certification and ability to maintain it.
• Background check and drug screening completed successfully.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct client care to residents in group home and treatment program.
• Monitor, supervise, and train residents in daily living skills.
• Support home operations and resident services.
• Transport clients as scheduled.
• Document accurately in the electronic health record.
• Administer medications and adhere to Nurse Delegation guidelines.
• Complete required paperwork and timecards.
• Maintain credentialing requirements and comply with supervision.

Skills

Client care leadership

Supervision of residents

Communication skills

Time management

Documentation

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Nurse Delegation certification

Valid Alabama driver's license

Background check & drug screen

Tools

Electronic Health Records (EHR)

Job description

Job Details

Job Location: 138 39TH AVENUE NE - BIRMINGHAM, AL, Position Type: Part Time, Salary Range: Undisclosed, Job Shift: Nights, Mental Health Technician - 39th Avenue

Every Other Sat & Sun 8p - 8a

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