Mental Health Technician

Job Description

Job Description

Mental Health Technician

Are you ready to make a difference in a teenager's life?

The mission of CLEARFORK ACADEMY is to offer the highest quality and professional, substance abuse and mental health treatment across a full continuum of care. We are committed to treating patients and their families with the highest regard and respect as clients work toward reaching their highest growth potential in their recovery process. This is accomplished through the strict adherence to the highest ethical standards of care and policies and procedures set forth by the Texas Department of State of Health Services and the Joint Commission.

CLEARFORK ACADEMY ensures all clients are treated with compassion, respect, and dignity regardless of race, creed, age, sex, handicaps, or sexual orientation.

CLEARFORK ACADEMY employees are competent and responsible personnel who adhere to a strict code of professional ethics which include but are not limited to the prohibition of fraternization with patients, exploitation of clients, or any criminal behaviors.

CLEARFORK ACADEMY provides clients with accurate and complete information regarding the available services including the program rules, regulations, goals, and objectives of the program.

Appropriate availability of alternative treatment modalities is made at any time before during or after treatment if they are requested or the client’s needs are out of the scope of our practice.

CLEARFORK ACADEMY will ensure that discharge from treatment is conducted in accordance with Texas rule standards.

CLEARFORK ACADEMY provides both Texas and Joint Commission environment of care standards.

CLEARFORK ACADEMY will take all necessary and appropriate measures to maintain individual client records and information in a confidential and professional manner.

CLEARFORK ACADEMY strives to maintain positive relations with the surrounding community and pursues every reasonable action to encourage responsible client behaviors and community safety.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Delivers appropriate indirect and selected direct patient care at a competent level as directed by a Shift Manager, Director of Residential Services, physician, registered nurse or licensed vocational nurse within the scope of approved Behavioral Health Technician skills inventory according to the needs/age of the patient/population served; collaborates with other members of the healthcare team to plan, expedite and promote quality patient care; employs critical thinking skills when identifying and responding to patient needs.

Performs, monitors and documents vital signs. Collects urine drug screens on all admissions and random UDS on all RTC, PHP and IOP patients, as appropriate. Attends facility/community meetings and groups, conducts Program Orientation, searches belongings, collects unauthorized items to be placed in a secured area; conducts patient rounds and perimeter checks to ensure the safety of all patients.

Ensures safe care to patients adhering to policies, procedures, and standards of care.

Physical interventions in response to aggressive and self-injurious behavior. Ability to move quickly and confidently to intervene in situations when protective holds and/or movements are deemed necessary

Promotes individual professional growth/development by meeting requirements for mandatory/continuing education/skills competency; supports department goals which contribute to the success of the organization.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent; relevant certifications in mental health preferred.
• Experience working with individuals with mental health conditions or in a healthcare setting.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills to effectively engage with clients and team members.
• Ability to handle crisis situations calmly and effectively.
• Basic understanding of mental health issues and treatment methodologies.
• Willingness to work flexible hours, including evenings and weekends.
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Knowledge of industry standards as related to the position of Behavioral Health Tech.
• Professional readiness: Issues related to self-awareness, diversity, ethics, and continuing education.
• Must maintain self-control in volatile or hostile situations such as when verbally or physically confronted in an aggressive manner.

Benefits

medical, dental, vision, short- and long-term disability, critical illness after 60 days, and 401k after 90 days.