Mental Health Technician/Recovery Advocate

Job Summary
We are seeking a dedicated and compassionate Mental Health Technician to join our team. In this role, you will provide essential support to patients experiencing mental health challenges, assisting them in their daily activities and ensuring their safety and well-being. You will work closely with healthcare professionals to implement treatment plans and facilitate a therapeutic environment.

Responsibilities

• Delivers appropriate indirect and selected direct patient care at a competent level as directed by a program manager and/or director, physician, registered nurse or licensed vocational nurse within the scope of approved Recovery Advocate skills inventory according to the needs/age of the patient/population served.
• Collaborates with other members of the healthcare team to plan, expedite and promote quality patient care; employs critical thinking skills when identifying and responding to patient needs.
• Collects urine drug screens on all admissions and random UDS , as appropriate.
• Attends facility/community meetings and groups, conducts or oversees program orientation, searches belongings, collects unauthorized items to be placed in a secured area; conducts patient rounds and perimeter checks as required to ensure the safety of all patients.
• Monitors patients' whereabouts and documents any?significant?patient issues within the daily shift notes in a thorough, accurate, and timely manner. Immediately notifies appropriate operations/clinical/medical staff by end of shift using?preferred?method of communication.
• Ensures safe care to patients adhering to policies, procedures, and standards of care, fostering a culture of patient safety.
• Facilitates group discussions and directly monitors and mentors the patients and their progress as needed.
• Participates in the intake and discharge process of patients.
• Promotes individual professional growth/development by meeting requirements for mandatory/continuing education/skills competency; supports department goals which contribute to the success of the organization.
• Performs basic housekeeping duties during course of shift, including but not limited to, cleaning rooms and bathrooms (toilets, sinks, showers), cleaning dirty utility rooms, etc.
• Performs other duties and tasks as required.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent; additional education in social work or related field is preferred.
• Experience in crisis intervention, behavior management, or applied behavior analysis is highly desirable.
• Knowledge of HIPAA regulations and commitment to maintaining patient confidentiality.
• Strong communication skills with the ability to build rapport with patients.
• Ability to work effectively as part of a multidisciplinary team.
• Compassionate attitude towards patient care and mental health issues.
• Willingness to undergo training in specialized techniques as required.
• Chauffer's license when patient transport is necessary.

Join us in making a positive impact on the lives of individuals facing mental health challenges. Your role as a Mental Health Technician will be vital in promoting recovery and enhancing the quality of life for our patients