Mental Health Technician is a key position in the care and treatment of residents with psychiatric disabilities. The facilities are staffed 24/7 and the work schedule is flexible to accommodate your family needs

Requirements of the Mental Health Technician

• Compassion for those with various mental health illness
• Valid Oregon Drivers License
• Able to meet background screening requirements
• Reliable attendance

Benefits of the Mental Health Technician

• Flexible work schedule
• Employer paid training opportunities
• Pay increases with advanced certifications or time in the position

Responsibilities of the Mental Health Technician

• Observes and monitors residents and documents changes in behaviors and mental and medical conditions.
• Informs lead staff persons, case managers and other pertinent parties of residents' needs or concerns.
• Participates in preparation and organization of meals; promotes social, dietary and hygiene skills.
• Reports dietary concerns to appropriate parties.
• Monitors and assists residents in learning daily living skills.
• Transports residents as requested.
• Monitors safety and security of the treatment environment. Assists in management of behavioral emergencies.
• Assists with maintaining cleanliness and safety of facility.
• Keeps up-to-date documentation and audits residents charts, answers phones, enters information into computer, and schedules appointments.
• Assists residents with banking, shopping, cooking, cleaning, laundry, mental & physical health provider appointments, and social service providers.
• Involves residents in organizing group community events.
• Plans and coordinates recreational activities and outings.
• Participates in skills training groups.
• Acts as member of treatment team.
• Provides therapeutic interventions with residents as prescribed by the treatment plan.
• Participates in orientation of new employees as requested.
• Performs duties related to admission and discharge of residents.
• Participates in discharge planning.
• Administers medications when permitted by law and as required by unit; keeps mandatory documentation pertaining to medication.

Job Types: Full-time, Part-time

Pay: $17.68 - $21.00 per hour

Benefits:

• Flexible schedule

Medical specialties:

• Addiction Medicine
• Psychiatry

Schedule:

• 10 hour shift
• 12 hour shift
• 8 hour shift
• Self-determined schedule

Ability to commute/relocate:

• Grants Pass, OR 97526: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Required)

Experience:

• Behavioral health: 1 year (Preferred)

License/Certification:

• Driver's License (Required)

Work Location: One location

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