Mental Health Technician (Mht)

View Point Health

The Adolescent Crisis Stabilization Program is a short-term, 24/7 residential crisis unit located in Decatur, Georgia. The Crisis Stabilization program provides comprehensive psychiatric crisis intervention and stabilization services to adolescents, 14-17 years of age.

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

Duties & Responsibilities:

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

Individual :

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

Minimum Qualifications:

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

Preferred Qualifications:

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

Requirements/Competencies:

• Must pass a pre-employment drug screen and subject to random drug screens.
• Must be able to lift 20 pounds.
• 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.
• Requires long periods of sitting/standing.
• Other duties as assigned.
• This position is on-site and does not accommodate a remote schedule or working from home.
• Must have valid Georgia driver’s license and Motor Vehicle Record in accordance with company policy.
• Candidates for selection must pass a criminal background check (including fingerprinting).

Benefits (for qualified employees):

• Supervision, training, and continuing education opportunities available
• No employee deduction for Social Security
• Additional benefits such as legal services, Employee Assistance Program and discounted tickets to attractions, shopping, technology, and travel
• Paid New Hire Training
• Company contributes additional 7.5% of salary to 401(a) Retirement Plan
• 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 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.