WESTBROOK HEALTH SERVICES

Job Description

 

Position Title: Mental Health Tech

Reports To:                Program Director

FLSA Status:             Non-Exempt

Funding Source:        Medicaid, Clinic/Rehab

 

 

Nature of Work:  Position responsible for direct, basic and supportive care to clients within the Crisis Stab program.  Provides crisis intervention, training, health monitoring, personal care and transportation.  Provides direct individual and group supportive therapy services This position will provide oversight and intervention to consumers experiencing major behavioral health crisis and disruption in functioning.

 

Responsibilities:

 

1.                  Documents activities and services in a complete accurate and timely manner according to DHHR licensing regulations and Westbrook policy.

2.                  Monitors clients to ensure their safety by observing health and vital signs, client functional and dysfunctional behavior according to individual program plan.

3.                  Maintains facility to ensure sanitary conditions.

4.                  Transports clients to activities, services, appointments and general community.

5.                  Monitors general health conditions of clients performing basic medical treatments.

6.                  Cooks for clients and maintain sanitary kitchen conditions. Performs general housekeeping duties.

7.                  Conduct breathalyzer and urine screens according to the CSU’s policies and procedures.

8.                  Conduct pre-admission screenings for severely involved behavioral health clients.

9.                  Provide group and individual supportive therapy services.

10.              Provide bed-finding responsibilities for mental hygiene placements for the eight (8) county catchment area.

11.              Maintains Medical Records for Program.

12.              Conducts daily and/or monthly quality assurance of hart to assure compliance with APS regulations, licensure and agency procedures.

13.              Maintain a level of attendance consistent with Westbrook Health Services policy.

14.              Work with staff, clients and others in a professional, ethical and respectful manner.

15.              Works to ensure a safe environment for staff, consumers and associates by following Westbrook’s safety policies

 

 

 

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Minimum Requirements:

 

1.                  High School Diploma/GED

2.                  Pass CIB check

3.                  Valid Drivers License

4.                  Current Auto Insurance

 

Physical Requirements:

 

Sitting:                        1 to 2 hours per 8 hour shift.  Alternates frequently to walking and

 Standing.

Standing:         6 hrs. Per 8 hour shift. Alternates frequently to walking and sitting

Walking:          6 hrs. Per 8 hour shift.  Alternates frequently to sitting and standing

 

Frequency:

Never = 0%                             Rarely= 1 – 10%         Occasionally= 11 - 33%

                        Frequently= 34 – 66%                      Continuously= 67 +%

 

Lifting:           Occasionally                           Climbing:       Rarely

Carrying:       Occasionally                           Reaching:       Rarely

Pushing:         Rarely                                     Grasping:       Rarely                             

Bending:         Occasionally                           Fine Eye to Hand Coordination:

Squatting:      Occasionally                                       Frequently

Kneeling:        Occasionally                                  

Driving:          Frequently

Work Environment: In-Doors 75% - Out Doors 25%

 

 

 

Employee/Applicant Acceptance:

 

The above information reflects a general description of this position’s primary

 functions.  Specific tasks, duties and responsibilities are assigned by the

 supervisor in order to meet the needs of the specific program or changes in

 operation or program mission.

 

 

 

 

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I have read and understand the job description of Mental Health Tech I and by

my Signature below, agree that I can perform these duties.  I further understand

that this job description is not an employment contract and is subject to change at

the discretion of Westbrook Health Services.

 

 

 

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                   Signature                                                                        Date

 

Approved/Rev:

11/05