Mental Health Technician: Tuesday-Saturday SWING (40hrs)

Job Description

Job Description

Are you passionate about making a positive impact on individuals' lives and helping them navigate through challenging times?

Do you thrive in dynamic environments where every day brings new opportunities for growth and meaningful connections? If so, we have the perfect opportunity for you!

Join AMFM Healthcare as a Mental Health Technician (Client Coordinator) and become an integral part of our mission to provide compassionate care and support to those in need.

Embark on a rewarding journey where you'll utilize your skills, empathy, and dedication to empower individuals on their path to mental wellness.

Come be a leader for change and make a difference in the lives of others while fulfilling your own professional aspirations.

About Us

After the tragic loss of a beloved son due to mental illness, A Mission for Michael (AMFM Healthcare) was created with the vision of preventing such hopelessness in the lives of others.

Our mission is to provide exceptional residential mental health care that transforms lives and promotes lasting recovery.

At AMFM Healthcare, our team is composed of individuals who possess both the qualifications and the unwavering passion to deliver comprehensive care for severe mental illness.

We understand the profound impact mental health struggles can have on individuals and their families, and we are dedicated to offering support, healing, and hope.

What sets AMFM Healthcare apart in the field of mental health care is our commitment to an intensive focus on clinical evidence-based treatment.

We believe in the power of proven therapeutic approaches and continuously strive to integrate the latest research and advancements into our care programs.

By leveraging this expertise, we aim to provide the highest quality of treatment and optimize outcomes for our residents.

As you step into our facilities, you'll immediately notice that we are different from most mental health treatment centers.

We foster a welcoming and nurturing environment where individuals can find solace and embark on their journey to recovery.

Our dedicated staff members prioritize personalized and compassionate care, understanding that each person's experience with mental illness is unique.

We take the time to truly listen, to empathize, and to tailor our programs to meet the specific needs of each resident.

Compensation

$19.00-$23.00 / hour. Starting rate will strongly depend on experience and education.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Support all Program Staff and Clients who are in the care of AMFM Healthcare.
• Conduct orientation to new clients, including reviewing safety drills, exit routes, evacuation procedures, and first-aid kits.
• Coordinates and transports clients safely to all daily activities, ensuring the clients arrive on time to all scheduled activities, and ensures client safety.
• Utilizes intervention and communication skills in working with clients.
• Utilize an electronic health record system (EHR) to document client activities effectively.
• Monitor and document client self-administration medications while coaching clients in self-management and documenting medications in accordance with the organization’s policy on medication use.

Report any deficiencies or

• Maintain the integrity of the residences, ensuring optimal cleanliness at all times and keeping the area hygienic.
• Conduct observation rounds, as needed to ensure client safety, and document client behavior and participation in treatment.
• Responsible for client attendance of daily recovery activities as scheduled.
• Assist with intakes and discharges of clients according to AMFM Healthcare's policies and procedures.
• Adheres to all Joint Commission policies and procedures, including Waived Testing, Infection Prevention and Control, as well as Emergency Management and Environment of Care procedures.

Required Skills and Qualifications

• Ability to pass a criminal background check with the Federal Department of Justice (LiveScan) and California Department of Social Services.
• Ability to get on Company Vehicle Insurance : Current valid Driver’s License with 4+ years of continuous driving history without any major traffic violations, at least 21 years of age.
• Education Requirements : Minimum of a High school diploma or equivalent.

AMFM Healthcare is committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants without regard to race, ethnicity, religion, color, sex (including childbirth, breast feeding and related medical conditions), gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, uniform service member and veteran status, marital status, pregnancy, age, protected medical condition, genetic information, disability, or any other protected status in accordance with all applicable federal, state and local laws.

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This position Tuesday-Saturday, 2 : 30pm-11 : 00pm.

A79-004

40 hours