MIR - PT EOW Mental Health Tech - Wahouma (Night)

Jefferson Blount St Clair Mental Health Authority; Ivanhoe (AL); On-site; USD 20,664 - 27,552; Part time

Job summary

Jefferson Blount St Clair Mental Health Authority is seeking a part-time Mental Health Technician in Wahouma, Alabama. This role involves providing individual care and supervision to clients in a Mental Illness Residential Program.

The Technician will support daily living skills, document care, and administer medication as needed. A high school diploma and valid Alabama driver’s license are required. Join our team to make a difference!

Qualifications

• Ability to lead clients within group activities.
• Self-motivated to function without continuing direct supervision.
• Valid Alabama driver's license.

Responsibilities

• Provides direct client care to the residents.
• Documents accurately in the electronic health record.
• Completes administrative and client-related paperwork.

Skills

Client supervision

Problem evaluation

Effective communication

Self-motivation

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

Job Details

Location: 7121 thru 7127 2ND AVENUE N, BIRMINGHAM, AL 35206

Position Type: Part Time

Job Shift: Nights – Every Other Sat & Sun 8p - 8a

Title: Mental Health Technician - Wahouma

Job Description

The position provides individual care, instruction, and supervision to residents in a Mental Illness Residential Program. This employee serves as a 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.