Mental Health Technician

Essential Functions (Principal Duties And Job Responsibilities)

• Affords assistance during supervised group therapy sessions, recreational activities, and occupational therapy sessions.
• Accompanies clients on excursions, clinic visits, personal, business or other appointments as assigned.
• Maintains constant supervision and monitoring of clients throughout their work shift.
• Facilitates new client orientation within 24 hours of their arrival, ensuring full comprehension of program rules and procedures.
• Respects and safeguards client rights and confidentiality, intervening appropriately and reporting violations when necessary.
• Attends and participates in client care conferences and staff meetings, as well as attends funding agency training activities as required.
• Behaves courteously, tactfully, and discreetly in interactions with the public, other staff, and clients.
• Maintains accurate records and paperwork in accordance with agency standards.
• Contributes to process improvement/project teams as needed.
• Documents critical incidents, problem areas, and observations during each shift on duty.
• Performs basic housekeeping duties as assigned, including coordination with housekeeping to clean client rooms after discharge.

Education And Experience Required

• A high school diploma or GEDA.
• One year of experience in a healthcare setting or completion of college courses in a healthcare-related field.
• Must obtain and maintain a valid Tennessee For-Hire (F) endorsement.
• Driving record must not contain items that prohibit or inflate the cost of insuring a driver.

Education And Experience Preferred

• Experience in working with patients with substance use disorders.
• Basic Cardiac Life Support Certification.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with strong attention to detail and organizational abilities.
• Bilingual (Spanish).