Mental Health Technician; MHT PRN - Autism CSU Conyers, GA.

Overview

Mental Health Technician (MHT) FT/PRN - Autism CSU Conyers, GA. (Healthcare)

View Point Health is a state agency of Georgia that provides individual and group counseling, medication management, recovery and crisis stabilization services for behavioral health and developmental disabilities. Our facility is a 10-bed crisis stabilization unit located on 7 beautiful acres of land in Conyers, Georgia. We serve adolescents ages 10-14 on the Autism Spectrum and provide a strong multidisciplinary team approach incorporating Applied Behavior Analysis, mental health clinical services, and medication management.

Job Title: Mental Health Technician (MHT)

Job Code: HCS
021/Health Aide 2

Shift: Full time/40 hours and PRN

Hours: All Shifts

Base

Location:

Autism CSU Conyers, GA

Division/Department/Program: Crisis Stabilization Units

• Under general supervision, provides basic patient care and works with patients/clients to develop daily living skills. May take vital signs.
• Monitors general client activity to observe and report behavior/progress of clients admitted to a community residential crisis stabilization center for treatment of acute mental illness or behavioral health disorders.
• Maintains awareness of clients' behavior and physical whereabouts to ensure safety. Observes and becomes familiar with each client's behavior and disability. Monitors clients for detection of any behavior which could be injurious to self or others, or which is so unusual or atypical that immediate attention of nursing staff is warranted.
• When necessary for safety, uses the least restrictive, agency-approved behavioral or physical intervention technique appropriate for the situation; secures assistance from and/or helps other staff in handling acute behavioral crisis situations.
• Provides personal care and basic nursing procedures to clients (feeding, personal hygiene and grooming as necessary). Uses infection control and safety measures.
• Attends client-specific meetings and trainings, including trainings on clients' Behavior Support Plans.
• Accurately collects data (paper and/or electronic) on target and replacement behaviors specific to the client's Behavior Support Plan.
• Reports changes in client condition to supervisor and Registered Nurse.
• Assists with Activities of Daily Living (toileting, feeding, hygiene, etc.) and supports client needs.
• Provides information to facilitate appropriate case management and collaboration.
• Follows procedures for clients on special precautions (suicidal watch, close observation, escape precautions, seclusion and/or restraints).
• Interacts with clients positively and respectfully. Maintains a clean, safe, and organized environment for clients and staff. Assists in keeping living spaces clean and orderly.
• Assists in serving meals and with laundry.
• Obtains vital signs and records client care data and other documentation in medical records per agency protocols.
• Assembles new chart packets and provides transportation of clients when needed.
• Assists with completion of daily census records and admission intake processes.
• Conducts skills groups, recreational activity groups and community meetings with clients; conducts unit visits and supervises 1:1 client support as required.
• Completes daily 24-hour client observations, monitors group behavior, and assists with receive/evaluate processes.
• Performs other duties as assigned by supervisor; must be capable of implementing physical behavior management techniques (CPI or MANDT).

• High School Diploma or GED AND Six months of experience in a related field

• At least six months of experience in a related field; experience serving individuals with Autism Spectrum Disorder preferred.
• Direct Care Experience in psychiatric hospital, residential, or group home settings preferred.
• Knowledge or experience with DBT is preferred; experience with Dual Diagnosed (Substance Abuse/Mental Health) and/or residential settings.
• Experience with Care Logic or other EMR systems; comfortable with collaborative & concurrent documentation.
• Experience in trauma-informed care or trauma-related interventions and skills.

• On-site position; no remote/work-from-home schedule.
• Must be able to lift 20 pounds and endure long periods of sitting/standing.
• Must have valid Georgia driver’s license and MVR according to company policy.
• Criminal background check (including fingerprinting) required; pre-employment drug screen and random drug screens.
• Any combination of training/experience enabling required knowledge, skills, and abilities.
• Some positions may require a valid driver’s license.
• Other duties as assigned.

• State Health Benefits Package (medical, dental, vision, life insurance, disability, long-term care, flexible spending accounts)
• Paid New Hire Training; company contributes additional 7.5% of salary to 401(a) Retirement Plan
• No employee deduction for Social Security
• Additional benefits such as legal services, Employee Assistance Program and…