Mental Health Tech - Day or Evening - Perimeter Healthcare : Job Details

The Mental Health Technicians' responsibilities include the following:•Provide positive and role modeling to the residents. Model and teach appropriate life skills to the residents.•Conduct direct observation rounds during assigned shift and document patient's behavior.•Promote daily living skills through assignment, and supervision of tasks.•Conduct individual and group activities and programs.•Orient the patients to the unit and assist them with the discharge process too.•Assist them with verbal de-escalation when a resident is agitated.•Accompany them to unit, mealtime, outdoor/indoor recreation, and education activities.•Provide a safe, clean, and therapeutic environment.Qualified candidates for Mental Health Technician should have the following:•Education: High School Degree or equivalent, Bachelor's Degree preferred.•Experience: At least one (1) year experience in a children's services program or residential setting or has completed two (2) years of college in social sciences.•Additional Requirements: Valid State Driver's License. Able to successfully complete CPR and Crisis Prevention Intervention Training during New Hire Orientation.