MIR - PT EOW Mental Health Tech - EastLake (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 in Birmingham, AL seeks a Mental Health Technician for the Eastlake program. You will provide direct care and supervision to residents in a residential setting, supporting daily living skills and documentation.

The role requires daytime hours, every other weekend, with Nurse Delegation responsibilities and collaboration with program staff. Valid Alabama license and background checks required.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma, or GED.
• Valid Alabama driver's license and driving record acceptable to agency insurance carrier.
• Ability to be certified and maintain Nurse Delegation certification
• Background check and drug screening required

Responsibilities

• Provides direct client care to residents in group home/residential setting.
• Monitors and trains residents in daily living skills.
• Provides support services for the home and residents.
• Transports clients per schedule.
• Documents accurately in the electronic health record
• Administers medication under Nurse Delegation program
• Completes administrative and client-related paperwork
• Meets attendance and punctuality expectations, updates timecard
• Maintains credentialing requirements
• Performs other duties as assigned

Skills

lead clients within group activities

supervise and direct the work of users

evaluate problem situations

work harmoniously with staff and peers

self-motivated with minimal oversight

clear spoken and written communication

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

Job Details

Job Location: 7744 1ST AVENUE S - BIRMINGHAM, AL 35206

Position Type: Part Time

Job Shift: Day

Mental Health Technician - Eastlake

Every Other Weekend 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