Mental Health Tech - North Little Rock TC Unit - Weekends - Part Time

• Arisa Health is seeking candidates to fill a Mental Health Technician position serving adults with mental illnesses in North Little Rock, AR.
• This position requires maintenance of Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) for Healthcare Workers or Basic Cardiac Life Support (BCLS) certification for Healthcare Workers.
• Arisa Health is Arkansas' largest and most comprehensive nonprofit behavioral health provider.
• Formed by the affiliation of 4 long-standing Arkansas community mental health centers, Arisa Health leads with exceptional care that nurtures health and well-being for all.
• Arisa provides outpatient services, Crisis services and emergency screening, substance abuse counseling, intensive children services, intensive adult services, medical services, and residential services in 41 Arkansas counties.

This position is classified as part time, non-exempt (hourly).

Work Hours

Saturday and Sunday, 7pm - 7am

What our Mental Health Technicians will do

• Provide services to clients under the general supervision of registered nurses, physicians, psychiatrists or other qualified personnel.
• Perform tasks that are within the scope of his/her educational preparation, knowledge, and permitted by the policies and procedures of local, state, and federal guidelines; and the policies of the facility requesting the services.
• Function as a member of the interdisciplinary team and assist with the coordination of services including planning, monitoring, documenting and conducting evaluations of services to clients.
• Make observations regarding clients’ physical conditions, behaviors and responses to treatment and reporting any significant changes to appropriate supervisor and other staff members.
• Maintain appropriate documentation.
• Utilize behavioral techniques to prevent injury to patients and others and to ensure a safe and therapeutic environment for clients; respond appropriately in crisis situations.

What we look for in a Mental Health Technician

• High school diploma or equivalent required
• Ability to organize and prioritize
• Good computer skills
• Good leadership skills
• Ability to work independently and as a team
• Ability to be patient, consistent, and flexible
• Problem- solving mindset
• Willingness and ability to alter duties to support the needs of the business

Preferred experience

• Previous experience in a residential setting or working in the mental health field

What We Offer

• our team members:
• A company dedicated to transforming communities one life at a time.
• Ongoing training throughout your employment

Arisa Health is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, sex, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, status as a protected veteran, among other things, or status as a qualified individual with disability.

Arisa Health aspires to lead with exceptional care that nurtures health and well-being for all by promoting an environment that is welcoming, equitable, inclusive, and diverse. We desire a workforce that represents the communities we serve. As such, we aim to make a difference by building a trustworthy culture that advances opportunities for growth while also encouraging excellence, innovation, and collaboration. At Arisa Health, we endeavor to work and live with passion as we strive to transform communities’ one life at a time.