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Ozark Guidance · 3 months ago

Mental Health Tech - Jonesboro TC - Weekend

Jonesboro, AR

Full-time

Onsite

New Grad, Entry Level

Arisa Health is searching for candidates to fill Mental Health Technician positions in a group home serving adults with mental illness in Jonesboro, Arkansas. The role involves providing services to clients under supervision, coordinating care, and ensuring a safe environment for clients. Responsibilities also include making observations about clients' conditions and maintaining documentation.

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Responsibilities

Providing services to clients under the general supervision of registered nurses, physicians, psychiatrists or other qualified personnel

Performing tasks that are within the scope of his/her educational preparation, knowledge, and permitted by the policies and procedures of local, state, and federal guidelines; and the policies of the facility requesting the services

Functioning as a member of the interdisciplinary team and assist with the coordination of services including planning, monitoring, documenting and conducting evaluations of services to clients

Making observations regarding clients’ physical conditions, behaviors and responses to treatment and reporting any significant changes to appropriate supervisor and other staff members

Maintaining appropriate documentation

Utilizing behavioral techniques to prevent injury to patients and others and to ensure a safe and therapeutic environment for clients; respond appropriately in crisis situations

Qualification

CPR certificationBCLS certificationMental health experienceComputer skillsLeadership skillsOrganizational skillsTeamworkFlexibility

Required

A high school diploma or GED is required

Providing services to clients under the general supervision of registered nurses, physicians, psychiatrists or other qualified personnel

Functioning as a member of the interdisciplinary team and assist with the coordination of services including planning, monitoring, documenting and conducting evaluations of services to clients

Making observations regarding clients' physical conditions, behaviors and responses to treatment and reporting any significant changes to appropriate supervisor and other staff members

Maintaining appropriate documentation

Utilizing behavioral techniques to prevent injury to patients and others and to ensure a safe and therapeutic environment for clients; respond appropriately in crisis situations

The position requires maintenance of Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) for Healthcare Workers or Basic Cardiac Life Support (BCLS) certification for Healthcare Workers

The candidate should have good computer skills

Good leadership skills

The ability to organize and prioritize

Be patient, consistent, and flexible

Must be able to work in a team setting and work independently