Mental Health Technician Morning and Afternoon Shift

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Location: Holiday, FL

We are offering a $500 sign-on bonus to new employees for the Full-Time Mental Health Technician position.

Are you excited by the prospect of working for an organization that truly values your contributions, provides opportunities for growth and development, AND gives you a chance to make a difference in the lives of children and families?

The Mental Health Tech is a non-exempt position responsible for the well-being of all clients at the Level II Residential Treatment Facilities.

• Ensure client safety and ratio by maintaining an ongoing awareness of client whereabouts.
• Ensure a safe and therapeutic environment by being a positive role model for the development of socialization and other skills for all residents; respond to emergencies and provide crisis intervention.
• Assist with meals, including serving meals to ensure appropriate portion sizes, observing clients at meals and snack times, adhering to any dietary order(s), and completing the meal board.
• Observe and record all medications taken by clients and assist the Licensed Practical Nurse in maintaining an organized medication cart.
• Complete the shift report form at the end of every shift, provide a verbal report to oncoming staff to ensure continuity of care, and inform the treatment team of changes in client behaviors throughout the shift, utilizing on-call procedures as needed.
• Responsible for ensuring the concise and timely completion of all documentation and administrative tasks, including but not limited to maintaining client charts, answering phones, and relaying messages.
• Transport clients to scheduled program activities and appointments.
• Ensure facility schedule is upheld, including facilitating activities and assisting with chores.
• Perform housekeeping activities as directed: facility cleaning/sanitation, bed and linen care, and light housekeeping functions as designated by the supervisor.
• If requested, complete Mental Health Technician duties at either Level II Residential Treatment Facility to ensure ratios and staffing are maintained.
• Participate in the Emergency Preparedness Plan, including working off-site during an evacuation, by actively participating in the RTF Team A and Team B model during hurricane season. Additional compensation and support for employees who contribute during this process will be determined on a case-by-case basis, final post-storm performance evaluation, and the program’s budget.
• Perform all other duties as assigned.

• 3:45 pm - 12:15 am

• $15.00 per hour plus shift differential: $1.00 per hour on evening and overnight shifts
• 15 PTO Days per year
• 13 Paid Holidays
• Healthcare Concierge
• Financial Wellness Program
• Dependent Care Flexible Spending Account
• Immediate eligibility for 403b Savings Plan with 25% match
• Supplementary Accident, Hospital Indemnity and Specified Disease insurance
• Paid Life/AD&D insurance
• Pet, Legal and Identity Theft programs
• Mileage Reimbursement
• Continuous training and professional development opportunities
• An opportunity to make the world a better place!

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Previous experience working with co-occurring disorders is highly favorable.
• Previous experience in a residential setting is highly favorable
• Experience with the Microsoft Office suite and Electronic Health Records.
• Strong oral and written communication skills.
• Detail and organization skills are critical
• Must obtain/maintain CPR, First-Aid, and Med Tech certification.
• Ability to work in a stressful environment under sometimes difficult client situations, including potential exposure to clients who may be verbally and/or physically aggressive.
• May be exposed to communicable diseases and blood borne pathogens, and wear personal protective equipment as required by the exposure control plan and safety program.
• Ability to lift…