MHT Lead

Description

Position Title:

Mental Health Technician Lead

Exempt or Non-Exempt:
Non-Exempt

Program Assignment:
Intermediate or Reintegration SUD Programs

Assignment

Location:

Addiction Treatment Center, 3103 N Michigan, Pittsburg;
Women's Reintegration House, 606

E. Atkinson, Pittsburg

Scheduled

Hours:

M, W, F - 8:00AM - 5:00PM ; T, TH 10:00AM - 7:00 PM ; PRN as needed (365 days/year; 24 hours)

Benefits Eligibility:
Full-Time Benefits, KPERs Eligible

Supervised by: MHT Supervisor;
Director of SUD, Chief Program Officer of Residential Services

Supervises:
Shift Duties, MHT I, MHT II, & MHT III

Pay Scale Range:
Line 7

This is a position in the treatment and rehabilitation of clients of the center with behavioral health disorders. The Mental Health Technician Lead is responsible for the delivery of services necessary to assist clients in daily living on a treatment unit or in a residential program. This position is also responsible for answering telephone calls, taking messages for staff, greeting and assisting clients and members of the public in communication with agency staff.

The Mental Health Technician Lead assists in maintaining medical records, conducts general word processing, copying, filing and general clerical duties. A person in this position oversees the daily flow of chores, facilitates groups, passes medications, and oversees client activities. Work is performed independently or as a shift lead when working with an MHT I, MHT II &/or MHT III. This person has demonstrated the competence required to work independently within the limits of established policies and under the indirect supervision of the MHT Supervisor.

• High School Diploma or equivalent required; college coursework or degree in human services preferred.
• Knowledge of addiction, co-occurring mental health conditions, and crisis stabilization.
• Experience in staff supervision, management, or program coordination preferred.
• Strong organizational, interpersonal, written, and verbal communication skills.
• Familiarity with veteran affairs/services and ability to collaborate with veteran-focused organizations preferred.

• Staff will meet competency expectations, including integration of evidence-based practices and required certifications by successfully completing the following training which will be conducted in all of the following manners, but limited to in-person training, online training, webinars, seminars, workshops, and self-directed training. All training, certifications, and competencies will be documented by completion certificates when available and maintained by the Training department.
• Obtain Certification for Management of Aggressive Behavior (MOAB) training. MOAB is an in-depth training program that teaches individuals how to recognize, reduce, and manage violent and aggressive behavior. Training provided.
• MOAB training requires controlled movements, body positioning, and the ability to perform physical holds and restraint techniques.
• The focus of MOAB training is to use techniques that can be effectively applied by employees of varying physical capabilities while minimizing potential harm to both the individual being restrained and the trained themselves.
• First Aid CPR Training.
• Provide training to all MHT employees. Training them on daily shift duties, such as conducting group lectures/discussion, attendance, monitoring of medication and reviewing medication protocols, social detox monitoring, meal prep and other additional duties assigned.

• Required to follow dress code policies of any alternative work locations, including but not limited to schools, jails, courts, detention centers, other community partners, etc. Ability to supervise and mentor staff effectively.
• Strong curriculum development and training facilitation skills.
• Knowledge of confidentiality regulations and trauma-informed care.
• Ability to develop relationships with local veteran organizations, VSOs, and agencies.
• Ability to oversee quality assurance processes and staff competency development.
• Provide training to all MHT employees. Training…