Mental Health Technician - Stonebrook
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