Mental Health Technician
Company: RBHA
Location: Richmond
Posted on: October 20, 2024
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Job Description:
Description
RBH is now offering sign-on bonus opportunities for qualifying
professionals!
Richmond Behavioral Health is currently recruiting for a full time
Mental HealthTechnician in our crisis stabilization unit (CSU), a
16 bed state licensed facility specializing in crisis stabilization
and hospital diversion for mentally ill adults.
General Definition of Work
Mental Health Technicians preform intermediate skilled human
support work maintaining the safety of clients, monitoring clients
with special needs, coordinating meal delivery and serving clients,
facilitating educational groups, teaching clients coping skills,
performing and assisting clients with laundry duties, encouraging
clients to adhere to treatment requirements, and related work as
apparent or assigned. Work is performed under the moderate
supervision of the Lead Mental Health Technician.
Essential Functions
Facilitates and leads group activities; engages clients.
Monitors and assists clients with activities of daily living.
Performs customer service duties by meeting and greeting clients
upon arrival for treatment; admits clients to the unit by taking
inventory of belongings; conducts tours and orientation of unit;
cleans and maintains bedrooms.
Maintains the safety and cleanliness of the unit.
Performs laundry duties for unit and client laundry; assists
clients with special needs; serves meals.
Performs filing duties and provides directions.
Prepares and maintains clinical documentation and completes
progress notes; completes shift reports.
Organizes the group room and the kitchens.
Coordinates discharges in full consultation with the case
management team.
Faxes meal requisitions listing census counts to the catering
organization.
Position Requirements
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
General knowledge of community and Authority resources, programs,
and of regional and State sources for the community service
population; general knowledge of interviewing and supportive
counseling techniques; general knowledge of social casework
techniques; some knowledge of human development and behavior; some
knowledge of the theories, principles and techniques of individual,
family and group therapy; ability to solve problems within scope of
responsibility; ability to analyze facts and exercise sound
judgment in arriving at conclusions; ability to communicate complex
ideas effectively, orally and in writing; ability to prepare clear
and concise reports; ability to establish and maintain effective
working relationships with medical personnel, law enforcement,
clients, associates and the general public.
Qualifying staff will be eligible for a $1,500 sign-on bonus as
defined by the terms and conditions of the approved sign-on bonus
policy.
Requirements
Minimum: Bachelor's degree in social work, psychology,
rehabilitation counseling or human services - related field from an
accredited college with a least one year experience working with
the seriously mentally ill; must be able to submit official
transcripts; must have evidence of 1,500 hrs of supervised
experience obtained within 5-yr period.
Must qualify has a QMHP.
Assists in providing safe and effective client care in assigned
areas, to include assisting with personal care, close monitoring,
acting as part of multi-disciplinary treatment team and
facilitating psycho-educational groups. Assists with patient
recreational activities. May assist with transporting patients.
Full time position must be able to work all shifts, and every other
weekend.
Special Requirements
Valid driver's license in the Commonwealth of Virginia.
CPR/First aid, CPI, Human Rights, QMHP and HIPAA
certifications.
Full-Time/Part-Time
Full-Time
Open Date
7/24/2024
Close Date
About the Organization
Join the Fearless!
Richmond Behavioral Health Authority (RBHA) is licensed by the
Virginia Department of Behavioral Health and Developmental Services
and is the statutorily established public entity responsible for
providing mental health, intellectual disabilities, substance abuse
and prevention services to the citizens of the City of
Richmond.
Our Mission:
RBHA promotes health, wellness, and recovery for the people and
communities we serve.
Our Vision:
An inclusive, healthy community where individuals are inspired to
reach their highest potential.
Our Values:
Equity / Innovation / Quality / Inclusion / Accessibility /
Transparency / Compassion / Integrity
Creating Healthy Communities - One Person, One Family, One
Community at a time.
RBHA is committed to providing behavioral health services to all
Richmond residents regardless of race, color, gender, age,
religion, disability, or national origin.
Services are provided directly by RBHA staff and through contracts
with private providers in the community. Funding is received
through fees from consumers, the Commonwealth of Virginia, the City
of Richmond, and local and state grants.
Starting Salary Range
$23.31 plus 6.25% differential for full-time positions
EOE Statement
Richmond Behavioral Health Authority provides equal employment
opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and
prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard
to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability
status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation,
gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic
protected by federal, state or local laws.
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