Mental Health Technician observes and assists assigned mental health patients and helps with daily living activities, therapeutic activities, and socialization. Responsible for the overall maintenance of a therapeutic environment in the psychiatric unit and to ensure the safety of patents and staff. Being a Mental Health Technician attends and participates in group therapy, in-service education, and staff meetings. Records information about patients including vital signs, weight, and demeanor. Additionally, Mental Health Technician may communicate with patients family as needed. Typically requires an associate degree or equivalent. Typically reports to a registered nurse (rn) or other supervisor. The Mental Health Technician works under moderate supervision. Gaining or has attained full proficiency in a specific area of discipline. To be a Mental Health Technician typically requires 1-3 years of related experience. (Copyright 2024 Salary.com)
Description
Job Title: Mental Health Technician
Reports to: Mental Health Housing Director
FLSA Status: Non-Exempt
Approved By: Chief Executive Officer
Date: 4/2024
Employees of Darke County Recovery Services, DBA Recovery and Wellness Centers of Midwest Ohio are expected to value highest ethical standards, quality clinical care, and good customer service. We also value quality communication skills in a collaborative, multi-disciplinary and often multi-agency service environment.
Summary
The Mental Health Technician facilitates a peaceful environment and provides oversight to the residents residing in the mental health housing operated by RWC. RWC is an equal opportunity provider/employer.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities
Requirements
Qualifications:
An Associate’s degree in a Social Services or Psychology related field preferred. 3 years’ work experience in behavioral health may be considered in lieu of degree
Supervision available “in-house” from appropriate supervisory staff
Oral and written communication skills
Displays good customer service skills with clients and community at large
Competency in areas prerequisite for performing activities noted above with supervision
Utilizes computer well enough to perform clinical documentation as well as generate written documentation in WORD or via email
Physical Demands:
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit; use hand to finger; handle, or feel; and talk and hear. The employee is occasionally required to stand; walk; reach with hands and arms; stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. The employee must frequently lift and/or move up to 20 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 40 pounds. Employee must also be able to climb and descend a flight of stairs. Specific vision requirements of this job include close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus.
The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate. Will be working in a facility environment with multiple individuals; should be aware of proper food preparation and storage, safety and health issues, prevention and intervention with insects. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is occasionally exposed to risk of electrical shock. The employee may be exposed to communicable diseases and insects such as bedbugs. Employee may be required to transport a resident to a community service or activity.
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