Mental Health Technician (Mht)

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View Point Health

Job Title: Mental Health Technician (MHT)

Job Code: HCS021/Health Aide 2

Shift: Full time/40 hours

Job Hours: Day/7a - 3:30p

Base Location: Conyers, GA.

Division/Department/Program: Autism Crisis Stabilization Unit

Under general supervision, provides basic patient care and works with patients/clients to develop daily living skills. May take vital signs.

Duties & Responsibilities

• Reports changes in client condition to supervisor and Registered Nurse
• Other duties as assigned.
• Assists in serving meals, with laundry.
• Helps with admission intake process.
• Secures assistance from and/or helps other staff in handling acute behavioral crisis situations.
• Provide transportation of clients when needed.
• Observes and becomes familiar with each client’s behavior and disability.
• Assists with Activities of Daily Living (toileting, feeding, hygiene, etc.), to meet the needs of the client.
• Maintains clean and organized conditions to assure a safe, secure, and attractive environment for clients and staff.
• Assembles new chart packets.
• When necessary for the physical safety of the client, use the least restrictive, agency-approved behavioral or physical intervention technique appropriate for the situation.
• Maintains awareness of clients’ behavior and physical whereabouts to ensure their safety.
• Provides basic patient care and works with patients/clients to develop daily living skills. May take vital signs.
• Uses all appropriate infection control and other safety measures.
• Provides personal care and basic nursing procedures to clients, including feeding, personal hygiene and grooming as necessary.
• Interacts with clients positively and respectfully.
• Implements Behavior Support Plans as written and trained by a Board-Certified Behavior Analyst.
• Follows established procedures for clients on special precautions, such as suicidal watch, close observation, escape precautions, seclusion and/or restraints.
• Monitors clients for detection of any behavior which could be injurious to self or others, or which is so unusual or atypical that immediate attention of nursing staff is warranted.
• Attends client specific meetings and trainings, including trainings on clients’ Behavior Support Plans
• Provides important information regarding the client to facilitate appropriate case management and collaboration.
• Assists with completion of daily census records.
• Provides instruction and support to each client in maintaining his/her personal living space in a clean and orderly manner.
• Monitors general client activity to observe and report behavior/progress of clients admitted to a community residential crisis stabilization center for treatment of acute mental illness or behavioral health disorders.
• Conducts skills groups, recreational activity groups and community meetings with clients.
• Accurately collects data (paper and/or electronically) on target and replacement behaviors specific to the client’s Behavior Support Plan.
• Obtains vital signs. Records clearly, concisely, and accurately all client care data and other documentation in medical records according to agency protocols.

Individual :

• Assist with manual holds/restraints.
• Transport clients if needed.
• Conduct safety checks for new admissions as well as current clients if necessary.
• Assist with the facilitation of DBT skills groups for the appropriate number of times per week.
• Monitor group for appropriate client behaviors.
• All applicants must be capable of implementing all the physical behavior management/ manual techniques (CPI or MANDT) for employment.
• Additional duties as assigned by supervisor.
• Organize the unit.
• Conduct room sweeps for contraband or dangerous items.
• Assist with “Receive and Evaluate” clients.
• Attend Required Trainings for professional development.
• Attend mandatory monthly meetings.
• Facilitate Activity groups for the appropriate number of times per week.
• Monitor clients during Breakfast, Lunch, and Dinner
• Monitor and assist during unit visitation.
• Assist clients with scheduled phone calls. Document those phone calls.
• Complete the daily 24-hour report to document the client’s behaviors during the shift.
• Sit with 1:1 client all day and ensure that they are never more than an arms-length away or without supervision.
• Complete daily client observations sheets for assigned client/s.
• Monitor and assist clients during the hygiene routine.
• Complete admissions process for new arrivals.
• Prepare clients’ belongings upon discharge.

Minimum Qualifications

High School Diploma or GED AND Six months of experience in a related field

Preferred Qualifications:

• At least six months of experience in a related field
• Experience in trauma-informed care, or trauma related interventions and skills
• Experience with individuals being served in a psychiatric hospital, residential, or group home setting preferred.
• Direct Care Experience
• Experience of at least one year working with Dual Diagnosed (Substance Abuse/Mental Health) and or residential setting
• Experience serving individuals with autism spectrum disorder preferred
• Experience and/or knowledge of DBT is preferred.
• Interventions, Diagnosing, Treatment Plans
• Experience with Care Logic or other EMR
• Is comfortable and proficient with collaborative & concurrent documentation.

Requirements/Competencies:

• Must pass a pre-employment drug screen and subject to random drug screens.
• Requires long periods of sitting/standing.
• Any combination of training and experience, which would have enabled the applicant to acquire the necessary knowledge, skills and abilities Note: Some positions may require a valid driver's license.
• This position is on-site and does not accommodate a remote schedule or working from home.
• Other duties as assigned.
• Candidates for selection must pass a criminal background check (including fingerprinting).
• Must have valid Georgia driver’s license and Motor Vehicle Record in accordance with company policy.
• Must be able to lift 20 pounds.

Benefits (for qualified employees):

• Additional benefits such as legal services, Employee Assistance Program and discounted tickets to attractions, shopping, technology, and travel
• Qualified employer for Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF)
• Clinical supervision, training, and continuing education opportunities available
• Flexible hours available, including telehealth from home!
• Company contributes additional 7.5% of salary to 401(a) Retirement Plan
• Generous PTO – plus 9 holidays per year – and a paid Cultural/Spiritual/Service Day!
• No employee deduction for Social Security – means more money in your paycheck!
• State Health Benefits Package (medical, dental, vision, life insurance, disability, long-term care, legal services, flexible spending accounts)

View Point Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer: View Point Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer. View Point Health recruits qualified candidates for positions in View Point Health programs throughout its service area. It is the policy of View Point Health to provide equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination or harassment of any type without regard to race, color, sex, religion, national origin, age, disability, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.

High school diploma or GED AND Six months of experience in a related field.

Additional Information

• Shift: Day Job
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• Number of Openings: 1
• Requisition ID: HEA08DT
• Posting End Date: Jul 31, 2023