Mental Health Technician - PT (54429)

Job DetailsJob Location

• Child
• Crisis
• Stabilization 0AV58 -
• Bowling
• Green,
• KY 42101Position
• Type:
• Part
• TimeEducation
• Level:
• High
• SchoolSalary
• Range: $16.50 - $16.50
• HourlyTravel
• Percentage:
• NoneJob
• Shift:
• AnyJob
• Category:
• Entry
• LevelPOSITION
• SUMMARY: The mental health technician (MHT) is the direct care staff of the CCSU. MHTs are responsible for ensuring the safety of clients and maintaining a therapeutic milieu.

Duties and Responsibilities

Supervise the residents ensuring that they are safe and secure at all times Implement milieu management systems Document resident daily activities Take phone referrals, conduct admission screens and complete admission materials Conduct group discussion/activities and recreational activities Assist resident in utilizing acceptable coping skills Prepare meals for residents Contribute to general cleanliness of the facility Supervise medication administration QualificationsQUALIFICATIONS: Minimum high school diploma or equivalent Valid KY driver's license Proof of insurance Acceptable yearly background check and drug screen JOB REQUIREMENTS / EXPECTATIONS: MHTs are not required to be able to lift anything over 10lbs. MHTs may be required to engage or assist in safe crisis management holds. MHTs are not required to transport clients. MHTs are expected to present themselves in a professional manner MHTs are required to complete company trainings in a timely manner MHTs are required to participate in yearly performance evaluations with manager MHTs are expected to be able to stand and use their hands/arms 66% of their shift; walk, stoop, kneel, or crouch 33% of their shift; talk, hear, and communicate more than 66% of their shift MHTs must have adequate vision with or without visual aids (MHTs are expected to have close, distance, color, peripheral, depth vision, and the ability to adjust/focus vision with or without aids). CORE VALUES: All employees must be willing to live our company's core values. Integrity – Exhibiting the highest moral, ethical and legal standards. Doing the right thing – even when no one else is looking. Teamwork – Putting team success over personal success. Actively valuing the strengths and talents of others. Trust/Respect– Seeing and believing in the good intentions of others. Interacting with others in a way that makes them feel valued. Listening without judging. Offering understanding and acceptance. Care/Compassion – Demonstrating unconditional kindness, concern and empathy. Exhibiting genuine concern for others. Ownership/Accountability – Taking personal responsibility for one’s work, actions and feelings. Accepting responsibility for and learning from mistakes.