Job Title: Mental Health Technician

Shift: 1st, 2nd, & 3rd

Location: Conyers, GA (Rockdale)

The base location for this position is: Conyers, GA

View Point Health’s Autism Crisis Stabilization Unit program provides psychiatric crisis intervention and stabilization services to adolescents. Is client care your number one goal? Do you excel at customer service? Are you motivated to make a meaningful difference in the lives of others? If you answered yes, we have an amazing opportunity for you! Our facility is a 10 bed crisis stabilization unit in a beautiful scenic setting, located on 7 acres of land in Conyers, Georgia.

We serve adolescents ages 10-14 on the Autism Spectrum, and provide a strong multidisciplinary team approach incorporating Applied Behavior Analysis, mental health clinical services, and medication management. Apply to be a part of our exceptional team today! This role primarily consists of monitoring general client activity, observing, and reporting behavior/progress of clients on the Autism Spectrum.

Job Description:

• 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.
• This role is primarily an overnight position. While clients might mostly be asleep during this shift, there will likely be periods of time where clients are awake and require close monitoring and implementation of interventions.
• 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.
• Attends client specific meetings and trainings, including trainings on clients’ Behavior Support Plans
• Implements Behavior Support Plans as written and trained by a Board Certified Behavior Analyst.
• Accurately collects data (paper and/or electronically) on target and replacement behaviors specific to the client’s Behavior Support Plan.
• Reports changes in client condition to supervisor and Registered Nurse
• Assists with Activities of Daily Living (toileting, feeding, hygiene, etc.), to meet the needs of the client
• Provides important information regarding the client to facilitate appropriate case management and collaboration
• 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 Job Description:

• 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 be able to respond quickly to sounds
• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to sit, move about, hear and speak.
• Must be able to pass physical requirements of MANDT training (i.e. - standing from knees without using hands, regular transitions from knees to standing, and perform holds)
• Must be able to restrain an individual over 100 pounds
• 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 field

Preferred Qualifications:

At least six months of experience in a related field

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

Experience of at least one year working with Dual Diagnosed (Substance Abuse/Mental Health) and or residential setting

Interventions, Diagnosing, Treatment Plans

Experience with Care Logic or other EMR

Is comfortable and proficient with collaborative & concurrent documentation

Experience in trauma-informed care, or trauma related interventions and skills

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.