Mental Health Technician - Mental Health 103

Description

TELECARE CORPORATION

MENTAL HEALTH TECHNICIAN - VILLA FAIRMONT MHRC

Telecare's mission is to deliver excellent and effective behavioral health services that engage individuals with complex needs in recovering their health, hopes, and dreams. Telecare continues to advance cultural diversity, humility, equity, and inclusion at all levels of our organization by hiring mental health peers, BIPOC, LGBTQIA+, veterans, and all belief systems.

Villa Fairmont MHRC is a 96 bed licensed Mental Health Rehabilitation Center. This program serves adults between the ages of 18-65.

Shifts Available :

Full Time; AM | 7 : 00 am - 3 : 30 pm; Days vary as needed

Expected starting wage range is $21.89 hourly

STATEMENT OF PURPOSE

We exist to help people with mental impairments realize their full potential

MISSION STATEMENT

Telecare will deliver and manage excellent services and systems of care for persons with serious mental illness.

POSITION OBJECTIVE

The Mental Health Technician provides resident care and supervision in accordance with the prescribed treatment program. This involves a focus on group leadership and resident interactions.

QUALIFICATIONS

One year experience as a MHW or the equivalent is required. A college degree may be accepted in lieu of years of experience. Completion of the facility training programs for this classification is required. Necessary skills include knowledge of psychology or sociology, knowledge of the care of the mentally ill and the ability to interact with nursing personnel, other members of the health care team, families, clients and visitors. The incumbent must be proficient in reading, speaking and writing English. In sole judgment of management demonstrates ability to perform at a consistently high level as an MHW. Has demonstrated the ability to carry out the duties of a Mental Health Worker in a thorough and professional manner. Has also demonstrated previous leadership, interest and enthusiasm for the role of a Mental Health Worker. Applicant must be finger printed, sign under penalty of perjury that there has been no conviction of any crime, other than minor traffic offenses, and receive clearance from the Department of Justice.

KEY RESULT AREAS

MISSION, VALUES AND BELIEFS

• Demonstrates the Telecare mission, purpose, values and beliefs in everyday language and contact with residents, the public and other staff members.

QUALITY AND QUANTITY OF WORK

TEAM MEMBER PARTICIPATION

ASSESSMENT

JUDGMENT, DECISION MAKING AND INITIATIVE

RELATIONSHIPS WITH OTHERS

QUALITY IMPROVEMENT

CUSTOMER AND COMMUNITY RELATIONS

PLANNING AND TIME UTILIZATION

ATTENDANCE AND RELIABILITY

PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

Duties and responsibilities may be added, deleted and / or changed at the discretion of management.

POSITION PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

ACTIVITY

(Hours per day)

NEVER

0 hours

OCCASIONALLY

up to 3 hours

FREQUENTLY

3 - 6 HOURS

CONSTANTLY

6 - 8+ HOURS

Sitting

Walking

Standing

Bending (neck)

Bending (waist)

Squatting

Climbing

Kneeling

Crawling

Twisting (neck)

Twisting (waist)

Hand Use : Dominant hand Right Left

Is repetitive use of hand required? YES

Simple Grasping (right hand)

Simple Grasping (left hand)

Power Grasping (right hand)

Power Grasping (left hand)

Fine Manipulation (right hand)

Fine Manipulation (left hand)

Pushing & Pulling (right hand)

Pushing and Pulling (left hand)

Reaching (above shoulder level)

Reaching (below shoulder level)

LIFTING

CARRYING

Never

0 hrs.

Occasionally

up to 3 hrs.

Frequently

3 - 6 hrs.

Constantly

6 - 8+ hrs.

Height

Never

0 hrs.

Occasionally

up to 3 hrs.

Frequently

3 -6 hrs.

Constantly

6 - 8+ hrs.

Dis-

tance

0-10 lbs.

11-25 lbs.

26-50 lbs.

51-75 lbs.

76-100 lbs.

100+ lbs.

OTHER JOB REQUIREMENTS :

YES

NO

a.

Driving cars, trucks, forklifts, and other equipment?

b.

Working around equipment and machinery?

c.

Walking on uneven ground?

d.

Exposure to excessive noise?

e.

Exposure to extremes of temperature, humidity or wetness?

f.

Exposure to dust, gas, fumes, or chemicals?

g.

Working at heights?

h.

Operation of foot controls or repetitive foot movement?

i.

Use of special visual or auditory protective equipment?

j.

Working with bio-hazards such as : blood borne pathogens,

sewage, hospital waste, etc.

EOE AA M / F / V / Disability

Equal Opportunity Employer / Protected Veterans / Individuals with Disabilities

This employer is required to notify all applicants of their rights pursuant to federal employment laws.

For further information, please review the Know Your Rights notice from the Department of Labor.