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Mental Health Technician IV - Crisis; Extended Observation
Job in
Dothan, Houston County, Alabama, 36303, USA
Listed on 2026-01-27
Listing for:
SpectraCare Health Systems, Inc.
Full Time
position Listed on 2026-01-27
Job specializations:
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Healthcare
Mental Health
Job Description & How to Apply Below
Position: Mental Health Technician IV - Crisis (Extended Observation)
Location: Dothan, AL
Job : 1383
# of Openings: 0
This position is located at our Crisis Center located in Dothan, Alabama.
Schedule:- Week 2:
Monday, Thursday, Friday (07:00 pm-7:30 am)
Base Pay: $15.00/hr with $2.00 shift differential
POSITION SUMMARY/FUNCTIONProvide intermediate skilled direct care and oversight to individuals served in the Crisis Stabilization Unit (CSU) and any associated units. Duties include but are 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.
- A. Visually observe individuals admitted into the unit as required to ensure safety of those served as well as other staff in the unit; may be required to perform 1:1 individual observation.
- B. Perform unit rounds, as required, assessing the safety of the unit and individual in care.
- C. Note significant changes in individual’s behavior and verbalizations, watching for cues of increased anxiety or agitation and report to the clinical team.
- D. Assist other staff members with actively disturbed and/or violent individuals, requesting for back‑up personnel when needed.
- E. Assists in the education of individuals regarding behavioral / emotional techniques and support.
- F. Prepares food and/or snack for individuals in the unit, monitoring individuals who may need assistance with eating.
- G. Assist in the transfer and discharge of individuals by assisting with the individual in dressing and collecting personal possessions, valuables and carrying out the established discharge and transfer procedures.
- H. Utilize behavioral and crisis intervention techniques to prevent injury to individuals and others and to ensure a safe and therapeutic environment for individuals; respond to crisis situations appropriately, effectively, and calmly to ensure ongoing safety of individuals and others.
- I. Serves as a positive role model by establishing maintaining positive, therapeutic relationships and appropriate boundaries with individuals and/or their families.
- A. Plans, organizes, and leads skills‑based groups related to social skills, coping skills, self‑esteem, relaxation, etc.
- B. Document groups according to Spectra Care Personnel Policies and Procedures, Spectra Care Clinical Policy, including but not limited to the Alabama Administrative Code, CMS, and all other applicable regulating and contractual entities.
- A. Maintain pantry stock and discard food upon expiration.
- A. Adhere to health and sanitation standards set for personal cleanliness and cleanliness of all helpers.
- B. Assist with changing bed linens, etc.
- C. Ensure individual treatment areas are clean and free of clutter.
- A. Ensure privacy and confidentiality of all individual records in accordance with HIPAA, 42 CFR and all other applicable state or federal laws.
- B. Ensure all written documentation is completed accurately and in a timely manner.
- C. Ensure that all records are staffed…
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