WESTBROOK HEALTH SERVICES

Job Description

Position Title: Mental Health Tech II – Residential Services

Reports To:                Program Director / Program Coordinator / Residential Supervisor

FLSA Status:             Non-Exempt

Funding Source:        Medicaid, Clinic/Rehab

Nature of Work:  Position responsible for direct, supportive care and oversight to clients within the Residential and Day Program Services.  Provides supportive, educational, and crisis intervention services to Group Home and Supportive Housing consumers who have  a significant mental illness and or co-occurring substance abuse problem. Services to include: Transportation, assistance with Activities of Daily Living, Crisis De-escalation, Social and Recreational Activities and on call responsibilities. Provides leadership in the overall operation of the service.

Responsibilities:

1. Serves as a member of the residential/day support services team attending all designated meeting.

2. Serves as House Manager insuring that supplies and maintenance concerns are addressed.

3. Provides direct care to  consumers to include:

· Case management functions

· Crisis de-escalation

· Transportation

·  Assistance with personal care and ADL’s when necessary

·  Provides supportive encouragement to clients in both an individual and group format within scope of training and competencies.

· Implements community based training programs and activities.

· Facilitates social and recreational activities

· Administration of medication with completion of appropriate training

4. Documents all service activities including collateral contacts in a complete accurate and timely manner according to DHHR licensing regulations and Westbrook policy and maintains daily logs and records.

5. Implements Skill Acquisition and Behavior Management Programs conducting training as scheduled and recording data as training occurs.

6. Acts as job coach as needed.

7. Participates in on call schedule as member of team

8. Monitors clients safety needs, including physical, medical, behavioral and psychiatric.

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9. Maintains facility to ensure sanitary conditions.

10. Assists with cooking laundry and other household functions necessary to maintain sanitary kitchen conditions and general up keep of the residence.

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

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

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

Minimum Requirements:

1. High School Diploma/GED

2. Previous experience working in a residential setting

3. Previous experience working with special populations

4. Pass CIB check

5. Valid Drivers License

6. 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 +%

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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.

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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Approved/Rev:

11/05