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**This position qualifies for the $5,000 state COLA supplement**Job Title: Mental Health Technician (MHT) (Adult CSU) – Third ShiftsProgram: Adult Crisis Stabilization Unit Program (Adult CSU)Agency Description:Our Agency – View Point HealthDo you want to make a difference? If you want a rewarding career, View Point Health is the place for you! We make a difference in the lives of the individuals that we serve. We are one of 23 agencies created by the state of Georgia to provide a safety net of care for behavioral health and intellectual/developmental disabilities (IDD).We are looking for passionate, skilled, and dedicated staff to become part of our diverse team and provide day-to-day opportunities which support and guide individuals in achieving personal goals for maximum living.Job Title: Mental Health TechnicianPay Grade / info:Salary Range:Shift: Third – Full-Time (40 hours per week on average)Job Hours: 11:00 PM – 7:00 AM
- Monday through Sunday – Flexible hours. Also triage. May require on-call.
Job Location: Lawrenceville, GA (Gwinnett County)The base location for this position is: Lawrenceville, GA (Gwinnett County)View Point Health’s Adult Crisis Stabilization Unit program (Lawrenceville, GA) provides psychiatric crisis intervention and stabilization services to Adults. The Adult CSU operates 24-hours a day, seven days a week.:
- The Mental Health Technician 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.
- Maintains awareness of clients’ behavior and physical whereabouts to ensure their safety.
- 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.
- When necessary for the physical safety of the client, uses the least restrictive, agency-approved behavioral or physical intervention technique appropriate for the situation.
- Secures assistance from and/or helps other staff in handling acute behavioral crisis situations.
- The Mental Health Technician provides personal care and basic nursing procedures to clients, including feeding, personal hygiene and grooming as necessary.
- Uses all appropriate infection control and other safety measures.
- 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.
- Provides instruction and support to each client in maintaining his/her personal living space in a clean and orderly manner.
- Assists in serving meals.
- Assist with laundry.
- Obtains vital signs. Records clearly, concisely and accurately all client care data and other documentation in medical records according to agency protocols.
- Assembles new chart packets.
- Provide transportation of clients when needed.
- Assists with completion of daily census records.
- Helps with admission intake process.
- Conducts skills groups, recreational activity groups and community meetings with clients.
- Other duties as assigned.
Individual :
- Assist with the facilitation of DBT skills groups for the appropriate amount of times per week.
- Facilitate Activity groups for the appropriate amount of times per week.
- Monitor clients during Breakfast, Lunch, and Dinner
- Complete admissions process for new arrivals.
- Prepare clients’ belongings upon discharge
- Monitor and assist clients during the hygiene routine.
- Assist clients with scheduled phone calls. Document those phone calls.
- Conduct safety checks for new admissions as well as current clients if necessary.
- Assist with manual holds/restraints.
- Monitor and assist during unit visitation.
- Organize the unit.
- Conduct room sweeps for contraband or dangerous items.
- Complete daily client observations sheets for assigned client/s.
- Monitor group for appropriate client behaviors.
- Assist with “Receive and Evaluate” clients.
- Complete the daily 24 hour report to document the client’s behaviors during the shift.
- Sit with 1:1 clients all day and ensure that they are never more than an arms-length away or without supervision.
- Transport clients if needed.
- Attend mandatory monthly meetings.
- Attend Required Trainings for professional development.
- Additional duties as assigned by supervisor.
- All applicants must be capable of implementing all of the physical behavior management/ manual techniques (CPI or MANDT) for employment.
Requirements/Competencies:
- Must have a High School Diploma or GED AND Six months of experience in a related field
- Must be able to lift 20 pounds
- Requires long periods of sitting/standing
- 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)
- Must pass a pre-employment drug screen and subject to random drug screens
- 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
Qualifications: High School Diploma or GED AND Six months of experience in a related fieldPreferred Qualifications: At least six months of experience in a related fieldExperience working with adults in an inpatient facilityExperience and/or knowledge of DBT is preferredExperience of at least one year working with Dual Diagnosed (Substance Abuse/Mental Health) and or residential settingInterventions, Diagnosing, Treatment PlansExperience with Care Logic or other EMRIs comfortable and proficient with collaborative & concurrent documentationExperience in trauma-informed care, or trauma related interventions and skillsNOTE:APPLICANTS MUST PROVIDE OFFICIAL TRANSCRIPTS FOR UNDERGRADUATE AND GRADUATE DEGREES, COPY OF DIPLOMA FOR HIGH SCHOOL/GED, and OFFICIAL COPY OF PROFESSIONAL LICENSE (If applicable) TO BE CONSIDERED FOR AN INTERVIEW.Benefits (for qualified employees):
- State Health Benefits Package (medical, dental, vision, life insurance, disability, long-term care, legal services, flexible spending accounts)
- Paid New Hire Training
- Company contributes additional 7.5% of salary to 401(a) Retirement Plan
- No employee deduction for Social Security
- Additional benefits such as legal services, Employee Assistance Program and discounted tickets to attractions, shopping, technology and travel
- Supervision, training, and continuing education opportunities available
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.Your resume must clearly demonstrate how you meet the Minimum and any Preferred Qualifications. This position is unclassified, and employment is at-will.Due to the volume of applications received, we are unable to provide information on application status by phone or e-mail. All qualified applicants will be considered but may not necessarily receive an interview. Selected applicants will be contacted by the hiring agency for next steps in the selection process. Thank you for your interest in our opportunity.This position is subject to close at any time once a satisfactory applicant pool has been identified.Job Type: Full-timePay: $29,277.00 – $40,000.00 per yearBenefits:
- Dental insurance
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Vision insurance
Schedule:
- 8 hour shift
- Holidays
- Monday to Friday
- Night shift
- Weekend availability
Experience:
- Behavioral health: 1 year (Preferred)
Work Location: One location
