Mental Health Technician (Full-Time) With Outagamie County

Print (https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/outagamie/jobs/newprint/4099904)

Apply

Mental Health Technician (Full-Time) with Outagamie County

Salary

$18.91 - $19.68 Hourly

Location

Appleton, WI

Job Type

Full-time

Job Number

2302592

Department

DHHS Mental Health

Opening Date

06/27/2023

Typical Work Hours/Shift

M-F 9:30 AM-6:00 PM with possibilities of overtime

• Questions
• Description
• Benefits

CORE VALUES

Invested in Serving Devoted to positively impacting our communities

Better Together Inspire unity by promoting collaboration, trust and respect

Create Progress Encourage growth through innovation to advance and succeed

Support Through Compassion Prioritize one another through communication, inclusion and transparency to bolster our community

Position Purpose

• Reporting to the Supervisor: Mental Health Services, Mental Health Division, the Home Consultant III performs work involving the care and treatment of individuals experiencing severe and persistent mental illness, providing a positive rehabilitative influence.
• The hours for this role are Monday-Friday 9:30 AM-6:00 PM with the possibilities of overtime.

Outagamie County Offers

• Wisconsin Retirement System (retirement plan in which the county pays a portion and the employee pays an amount)
• Employee and Family Health Clinic located in the County Administration Building
• Short-term Disability (optional)
• Life Insurance for Full-Time Employees (Paid for by the County)
• Long-term Disability available for Full-Time Employees (Paid for by the County)
• Retirement Options:
• Vacation, Comp Time, Sick Leave, Paid Holidays up to 12 days
• Continuing Education
• HSA (Health Savings Account) is available with employee/employer contributions or an FSA (Flexible Savings Account) is available.
• Pet Insurance
• Deferred Comp (Public Sector Retirement Savings Plan)
• Health, Dental, and Vision options start the 1st of the month following 30 days of employment.

Outagamie County offers Benefit options and paid time off for team members that work 20+ or more hours per week. Learn more today by visiting: https://www.outagamie.org/government/departments-f-m/human-resources/employee-benefits-information

Key Responsibilities

The following duties are most critical for this position. These are not to be construed as exclusive or all-inclusive. Other duties may be required and assigned.

• Instructs and assists consumers individually and in groups regarding basic living activities which may include but are not limited to money management, personal hygiene, nutrition, housing, shopping, meal preparation, laundry, parenting, community living, and recreation.
• Responsible for researching and assisting consumers in obtaining insurance including BadgerCare and Marketplace plans; and assisting with obtaining medications as necessary.
• Performs other duties as assigned.
• Documents observations relating to actions and behaviors and maintains clinical records of services provided.
• Attends staff meetings and participates in training activities as required.
• Transports and escorts consumers to meetings, services, appointments and other activities.
• Provides psychosocial rehabilitative services within a team concept.
• Provides information to social workers, therapists, supervisory staff and other professionals regarding the consumer's status.
• Assists in assessment and evaluation of cases to determine consumer's needs and progress relative to the treatment plan.
• Monitors medications to ensure compliance with prescribed dosages as well as efficacy and potential adverse reactions.
• May administer first aid as needed.
• Maintains regular and predictable attendance, works overtime/extra hours as required.
• Provides support to consumers and families in crisis and stress situations.
• Provides information on community resources.
• Records observations relating to actions and behavior, maintains records of services provided.

Education/Certifications/Experience Requirements

• Graduation from High School required.
• 1000 hours of work experience involving the direct provision of services to persons with severe and persistent mental illness or a closely related population; or coursework from a recognized college or university in the social sciences preferred.

Required Or Preferred Skills

• Ability to maintain confidentiality and accountability.
• Knowledge of and skill in teaching activities of daily living.
• Ability to conduct interactive interviews and obtain information in a non-judgmental manner.
• Ability to recognize potentially hazardous situations and take appropriate action.
• Ability to comprehend and interpret a variety of documents including medical records, technical manuals, etc.
• Ability to effectively communicate and use tact and diplomacy with consumer's, co-workers, professional personnel, the general public, and members of all socioeconomic groups.
• Ability to work independently, make sound decisions, use good judgment and maintain appropriate boundaries with consumers.
• Ability to transport oneself to and from various locations in a timely, efficient and safe manner.
• Ability to walk, stoop, climb, bend, stretch; push, pull and lift up to 40 pounds, understanding and utilizing proper body mechanics.
• Ability to prepare a variety of documents including clinical progress notes, billing records, consumer records, etc.
• Ability to establish effective working relationships with consumers and staff.
• Ability to budget time and schedule work to efficiently complete tasks.
• Ability to recognize symptoms of acute alcohol and drug abuse and take appropriate action.
• Knowledge of adolescent and adult behavior, interpersonal relations and social interaction.
• Knowledge of psychological/psychiatric terminology and interventions.
• Ability to use telephone, calculators, copy machines, computer terminals, dictaphones, typewriters, fax machines and other standard office equipment.
• Knowledge of department and community resources.
• Ability to add, subtract, multiply, divide, and figure simple mathematical calculations.
• Ability to effectively communicate in English and understand and follow written and oral instructions.
• Knowledge of and demonstrated ability to conform to goals, policies, and procedures of the Department as well as the Outagamie County Work Rules and Terms of Employment.
• Knowledge of the use and side effects of psychotropic medications including symptoms of overdose.
• Knowledge of the rules and regulations governing the delivery of care (HFS 63, COP, WMAP Providers Handbook Part H and Part U).
• Knowledge of and ability to apply the basic principles of first aid.
• Ability to work a flexible schedule which may include evenings and weekends.
• Ability to serve as a positive role model for consumers and provide effective direction and supervision.

OUTAGAMIE COUNTY IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER. IN COMPLIANCE WITH THE AMERICANS WITH DISABILITIES ACT, THE COUNTY WILL PROVIDE REASONABLE ACCOMMODATIONS TO QUALIFIED INDIVIDUALS WITH DISABILITIES AND ENCOURAGES BOTH PROSPECTIVE EMPLOYEES AND INCUMBENTS TO DISCUSS POTENTIAL ACCOMMODATIONS WITH THE EMPLOYER.

Outagamie County offers Benefit options and paid time off for team members that work 20+ or more hours per week. Learn more today by visiting: https://www.outagamie.org/government/departments-f-m/human-resources/employee-benefits-booklet

OUTAGAMIE COUNTY IS AN EQUAL-OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER. IN COMPLIANCE WITH THE AMERICANS WITH DISABILITIES ACT, THE COUNTY WILL PROVIDE REASONABLE ACCOMMODATIONS TO QUALIFIED INDIVIDUALS WITH DISABILITIES AND ENCOURAGES BOTH PROSPECTIVE EMPLOYEES AND INCUMBENTS TO DISCUSS POTENTIAL ACCOMMODATIONS WITH THE EMPLOYER.