MIR - PT EOW Mental Health Tech - N bham(Night)

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 seeks a Mental Health Technician for the N Birmingham area.

The role delivers direct care, instruction, and supervision to residents in a mental illness residential program, typically working every other Saturday and Sunday from 8 PM to 8 AM. Responsibilities include monitoring and training residents in daily living skills, transporting clients, and documenting care in the electronic health record.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• Valid Alabama driver''s license with driving record acceptable to agency policy.
• Ability to obtain and maintain Nurse Delegation certification.
• Successful passing of background check and drug screening.

Responsibilities

• Provides direct client care to residents in group home/residential setting.
• Monitors, supervises, 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 and adheres to Nurse Delegation program.
• Completes required administrative and client-related paperwork.
• Meets attendance and punctuality expectations and updates timecard.
• Maintains credentialing requirements.
• Any other duties as assigned by supervisor.

Skills

Lead clients in activities

Supervise and direct client work

Evaluate client care situations

Interpersonal with staff and clients

Self-motivation and independence

Oral and written communication

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

Mental Health Technician - N B'ham

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