MIR - PT Mental Health Tech - Village Green (Day)

Jefferson Blount St Clair Mental Health Authority; Birmingham (AL); On-site; USD 25,000 - 35,000; Part time

Job summary

Jefferson Blount St Clair Mental Health Authority is seeking a part-time Mental Health Technician in Birmingham, AL. This role focuses on providing individual care, instruction, and supervision to residents in a mental illness residential program. Responsibilities include direct client care, monitoring daily living activities, and documentation.

Candidates must possess a high school diploma or GED, a valid Alabama driver's license, and the ability to successfully pass background checks and drug screenings. This position offers the opportunity to work closely with clients in a supportive environment and contribute to their well-being.

Qualifications

• 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.

Responsibilities

• Provides direct client care to the residents.
• Monitors and supervises clients in daily living skills.
• Transports clients per schedule.

Skills

Client supervision

Problem evaluation

Communication skills

Self-motivation

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

Job Details

Job Location: 214 and 218 21st Avenue NE - Birmingham, AL 35215
Position Type: Part Time
Job Shift: Day
Mental Health Technician - Village Green
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.