Mental Health Technician IV – Crisis (Extended Observation

Mental Health Technician IV – Crisis (Extended Observation)
This position is located at our Crisis Center located in Dothan, Alabama

Schedule:

Week 1:
Monday, Thursday, Friday (07:00 pm-7:30am)

Week 2:
Tuesday, Wednesday, Saturday, Sunday (07:00 pm-7:30 am)

Base Pay: $15.00/hr with $2.00 shift differential

POSITION SUMMARY/FUNCTION

Provide intermediate skilled direct care and oversight to individuals served in the Crisis Stabilization Unit (CSU)
and any associated units. Duties include but not limited to: monitor individual’s behaviors and interactions with
others, activities of daily living, facilitating educational groups, teaching individual coping skills, encouraging
adherence to treatment requirements, safety observations and other duties as assigned. This position is an “awake”
position; therefore, no sleeping is permitted while on duty.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES/RESPONSIBLITIES/FUNCTIONS/TASKS:

1. Provide direct care and oversight to individuals served in the Crisis Stabilization Unit (CSU) and any
associated units, temporary observation, mobile crisis teams including but not limited to: monitor
individual’s behaviors and interactions with others, activities of daily living, safety observations and other
duties as assigned. Prepares snacks and/or meals for individuals as required by facility.

2. May provide educational group facilitation when appropriate.

3. Orders, properly stores, and maintains appropriate quantity of food used for snack.

4. Maintains/ assists with the cleanliness of the unit as required.

5. Assist with maintaining individual’s records in a professional manner and in accordance with all specified
guidelines of Spectra Care Personnel Policy, Spectra Care Clinical Policy, including but not limited to the
Alabama Administrative Code, CMS, and all other applicable regulating and contractual entities.

6. Ability to safely operate system vehicles to include wheelchair/handicap vehicles when transporting individuals.

7. Responsible for helping individuals with basic living skills/functions and/or learning opportunities.

8. Performs other duties including but not limited to:

• A. Treat individuals with respect and courtesy at all times.
• B. Ensure necessary documentation is completed in a timely manner with minimal errors and in
  compliance with applicable guidelines and policies.
• C. Receive and respond to inquiries promptly and courteously.
• D. Meet with supervisor as established.
• E. Follow guidelines of Spectra Care Personnel Policy, Spectra Care Clinical Policy, including but
  limited to the Alabama Administrative Code, CMS, and all other applicable regulating and
  contractual entities.
• F. Participate in trainings, workshops, in-services and/or administrative meetings as assigned.
• G. Ensure any necessary documentation is completed and up to date before annual leave or personal
  leave is taken.
• H. Provide all support staff duties for absent secretary where needed and requested by supervisor.
• I. Adhere to Dress Code as set forth in the Spectra Care policies and procedures.
• J. Performs duties independently and/or with minimal supervision.
• K. Works in a cooperative manner with other Spectra Care employees, individuals, and/or family
  members.
• L. Perform all duties with the highest standard of ethics.
• M. Functions within professional boundaries with individuals and others.
• N. Works well with other staff and individuals to ensure safety of program, individuals and other staff.
• O. Functions and performs well in stressful environments and manages work related stress to ensure
  individual safety.
• P. Applies seclusion, protective holds and/or restraint per Spectra Care policy and procedures.
• Q. Documents crises, protective holds, seclusions and restraints.
• R. Participates in beginning/end of shift unit reporting.
• S. Demonstrates willingness to work on any unit / program at Spectra Care based on facility needs as
  directed.
• T. Other services, tasks, functions, and responsibilities deemed necessary; not otherwise specified.

9. Regular attendance with timely arrival and departure according to scheduled hours.

ESSENTIAL QUALIFICATIONS/KNOWLEDGE/SKILLS/ABILITIES:

• Knowledge of mental illness, substance use, development disabilities, autism spectrum disorder
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