Mental Health Technician- WES PT Weekends

WellStone is North Alabama's most comprehensive behavioral healthcare provider serving over 13,000 persons annually throughout Northern Alabama, with offices in Huntsville and Cullman. We are a non-profit community organization that offers a wide range of services for every phase of life, from children to older adults.

Our Mental Health Tech position is a great entry level role for anyone over 18, with a high school diploma or GED, that is interested in working in the Human Services field. In this position, employees interact with clients experiencing mental health emergencies, support our therapeutic team and learn documentation standards followed by the Department of Mental Health (DMH). We are hiriing for all weekend shifts at WellStone Emergency Services (WES).

What we're looking for:

• High School Diploma or GED
• Familiar with Microsoft Office
• Excellent Oral and Written Communication Skills
• Certified in (or ability to obtain) CPR, 1st Aide, and SAMA certifications

What you'll be doing:

• Provide consistent instruction, guidance, encouragement, and reinforcement to the clients that are committed to WellStone Emergency Services (WES)
• Regularly implement basic living skills (BLS) training objectives and document the progress of our residents in a timely manner in their Electronic Health Record (EHR)
• Help to coordinate activities, conduct group therapy, document client’s progress, maintain electronic documentation
• Work closely with Treatment Team
• Regularly completes documentation of staff notes, incident reports, injury reports, shift observations, and other reports
• May be required to lift approximately 50 lbs. and push/pull or transport a client or equipment
• Ensure clients comply with rules, maintain a clean and safe environment including the performance of housekeeping, assist the clients when necessary.
• Demonstrate good safety skills including fire drills, emergency procedures, and back safety techniques
• Promotes a positive work environment, including positive relationships with supervisors, clients, and their families and co-workers
• Administer medication with supervision as needed
• Attend staff meetings, in-service meetings, trainings as required, and remain current on all trainings, certifications
• Works as scheduled, correctly complete and submits timesheets, leave requests in a timely manner
• Reports any facility or maintenance issues in a timely fashion, and assist in maintaining the facility, and equipment
• Performs verbal and at times physical de-escalation techniques as required, in addition to crisis interventions
• Report to work on time, willing to remain on shift if unable to be relieved, coordinate coverage with other Mental Health Technicians for dates unable to report to work, either annual or sick leave requests
• May have to be the escort or guardian for clients who are sent to the Hospital for evaluation
• Other duties as assigned by the WES Leadership team
• Weekends, hiring for all shifts (1st, 2nd, and 3rd shift)

We care for those impacted by behavioral health disorders, are committed to one another through collaboration, and are optimistic problem solvers who do what it takes to get the job done. We look forward to having you on the WellStone team.