Mental Health Technician (55467)

The mental health technician (MHT) is the direct care staff working with the clients who are getting services from our crisis centers. MHTs are responsible for ensuring the safety of clients and maintaining a therapeutic milieu.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Supervise the residents ensuring that they are safe and secure at all times

• Implement milieu management systems as needed

• Document resident daily activities

• Take phone referrals, conduct admission screens and complete admission materials

• Conduct group discussion/activities and recreational activities as needed and appropriate

• Assist client in utilizing acceptable coping skills

• Prepare meals for residents as needed

• Contribute to general cleanliness of the facility

• Supervise medication administration as needed and requested

• Conduct Urine Drug Screens and complete lab requests as needed and appropriate

• Document all client activities in the Electronic Medical Record (EHR)

• Use supplied training curriculum to de-escalate clients as appropriate

• Work collaboratively with the other members of the crisis center to achieve the best outcomes for the clients

• Work collaboratively with members of the community to achieve the best outcomes for the clients

• Orient clients to the crisis center as needed

• Ensure clients belongings are searched and secured as needed