MIR - PT Mental Health Tech - Southern Pines (Day)

Jefferson Blount St Clair Mental Health Authority; Gardendale (AL); On-site; USD 30,000 - 40,000; Part time

Job summary

Jefferson Blount St Clair Mental Health Authority is seeking a Mental Health Technician for a part-time position in Gardendale, AL. The role involves providing direct client care and supervision in a residential program with responsibilities including assistance in daily living skills and timely documentation.

The ideal candidate will have a High School Diploma, a valid Alabama driver's license, and be self-motivated. Ability to maintain Nurse Delegation certification is essential. Candidates should expect to work every Saturday and Sunday, from 8 AM to 8 PM.

Qualifications

• Valid Alabama driver’s license and acceptable driving record.
• Ability to be certified and maintain certification in the Nurse Delegation program.
• Successful passing of background check and drug screening.

Responsibilities

• Provides direct client care to residents.
• Monitors and trains residents in daily living skills.
• Documents accurately and timely in electronic health records.

Skills

Ability to lead clients within group activities

Ability to supervise and direct the work of clients

Self-motivated to function without continuing direct supervision

Education

High School Diploma, or GED

Job description

Job Details

Job Location: 564 ODUM ROAD - GARDENDALE, AL 35071

Position Type: Part Time

Job Shift: Day

Job Title: Mental Health Technician - Southern Pines

Schedule: Every 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.