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Gulf Coast JFCS · 1 day ago

Mental Health Technician- Part Time - (Friday and Saturday Afternoon Shift)

Holiday, FL

Part-time

Onsite

New Grad, Entry Level

$15/hr - $15/hr

Gulf Coast JFCS is an organization that values contributions and offers opportunities for growth and development. They are seeking a Part-Time Mental Health Technician responsible for ensuring client safety, providing crisis intervention, and assisting with daily activities in a residential treatment facility.

Health CareNon Profit

No H1B

Responsibilities

Ensure client safety and ratio by maintaining an ongoing awareness of client whereabouts

Ensure a safe and therapeutic environment by being a positive role model for the development of socialization and other skills for all residents; respond to emergencies and provide crisis intervention

Assist with meals, including serving meals to ensure appropriate portion sizes, observation of clients at meals and snack times, adhering to any dietary order(s), and completion of the meal board

Observe and record all medications taken by clients and assist the Licensed Practical Nurse in maintaining an organized medication cart

Complete shift report form at the end of every shift, provide verbal report to oncoming staff to ensure continuity of care, and inform treatment team of changes in client behaviors throughout the shift, utilizing on-call procedures as needed

Responsible for ensuring the concise and timely completion of all documentation and administrative tasks, including but not limited to maintaining client charts, answering phones, and relaying messages

Transport clients to scheduled program activities and appointments

Ensure facility schedule is upheld, including facilitating activities and assisting with chores

Perform housekeeping activities as directed: facility cleaning/sanitation, bed and linen care, light housekeeping functions as designated by the supervisor

If requested, complete Mental Health Technician duties at either Level II Residential Treatment Facility to ensure ratios and staffing are maintained

Participate in the Emergency Preparedness Plan, including working off-site during an evacuation, by actively participating in the RTF Team A and Team B model during hurricane season. Additional compensation and support for employees who contribute during this process will be determined on a case-by-case basis, final post-storm performance evaluation, and the program’s budget

Perform all other duties as assigned

Qualification

CPR certificationFirst-Aid certificationMed Tech certificationMicrosoft Office suiteElectronic Health RecordsWork under stressCommunication skillsDetail-orientedOrganizational skills

Required

High school diploma or equivalent

Previous experience working with co-occurring disorders is highly favorable

Previous experience in a residential setting is highly favorable

Experience with the Microsoft Office suite and Electronic Health Records

Strong oral and written communication skills

Detail and organization skills are critical

Must obtain/maintain CPR, First-Aid, and Med Tech certification

Ability to work in a stressful environment under sometimes difficult client situations, including potential exposure to clients who may be verbally and/or physically aggressive

May be exposed to communicable diseases and bloodborne pathogens, and wear personal protective equipment as required by the exposure control plan and safety program

Ability to lift and or carry supplies, files, medication, etc., up to 25 lbs. when required

Must have a valid driver's license with auto insurance coverage