Overnight Mental Health Technician/Client Coordinator

AMFM Healthcare is looking for an Overnight Mental Health Technicians/Client Coordinators to provide superior care for our behavioral health clients at our Residential Mental Health and Substance Use Disorder facilities in Fairfax County, Virginia.

We count on our Overnight Client Coordinators to compassionately support and mentor our clients throughout their treatment program. We are seeking those who are passionate to help those in need and provide hope. Because our clients have varying mental health and behavioral disorders, adequate training will be provided to ensure that our clients receive the best possible care that we can provide. You will join and support a network of trained case managers, therapists, nurses, and psychiatrists who are helping us on our mission to help individuals with mental health disorders achieve a life of meaning and wellness.

Job Type: Full-time, hourly.

Schedule: 3rd Shift | 10:30pm-7:00am.

Compensation: $19.00 - $24.00 / hour. Strongly dependent on education and relevant experience.

Benefits for full time employees:

• Medical, Dental, and Vision plans through Anthem.
• FSA/HSA Accounts.
• Life/AD&D insurance through Anthem, 100% paid for by the employer.

Other benefits include:

• 401k plan with employer match.
• PTO, Self Care Day, and Floating Holiday.
• Educational Assistance Reimbursement Program.
• Employee Assistance Program.
• Health and Wellness Membership.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES include the following. Other duties may be assigned

The Client Coordinator will be assigned projects, based on his/her level of expertise, that include any, or all the following job responsibilities.

• Coordinates and transports clients safely to all daily activities, ensuring the clients arrive on time to all scheduled activities, and ensures participant safety.
• Utilizes intervention and communication skills in working with clients, their families and significant others daily and in crisis.
• Rigorously adheres to all Joint Commission policies and procedures, including Waived Testing, Infection Prevention and Control, as well as Emergency Management and Environment of Care procedures.
• Proficiently navigate and utilize the BestNotes electronic health record system to document client activities effectively
• Collaborate with the program nurse and clinical team regarding medication management, and monitor and report client behavior with medication side effects. Monitor and document client self-administration medications while coaching clients in self-management and documenting medications in accordance with the organization’s policy on medication use.
• Maintain the integrity of the residences, ensuring optimal cleanliness at all times and keeping the area hygienic.
• Facilitate recovery and clinically indicated activities and groups according to organization policy and document into the electronic health record.
• Conduct observation rounds, as needed to ensure client safety, and document client behavior and participation in treatment. Effectively and correctly report these in daily passdowns.
• Responsible for client attendance of daily recovery activities as scheduled.
• Conduct orientation to new residents, including reviewing safety drills and locations of fire extinguishers, emergency evacuation diagrams, exit routes, evacuation procedures, and first-aid kits

ESSENTIAL REQUIREMENTS - Staff must meet this criteria in order to gain employment:

1. Able to pass a comprehensive criminal background check with the Federal Department of Justice and Virginia Department of Social Services.
2. Able to meet our car insurance carrier minimum requirements (have a clean driving record, be over the age of 21, and have 4+ continuous years of driving experience on an active and valid license.)
3. Minimum of a High School Diploma or equivalent.

About Us

After the tragic loss of a beloved son due to mental illness, A Mission for Michael (AMFM Healthcare) was created with the vision of preventing such hopelessness in the lives of others. Our mission is to provide exceptional residential mental health care that transforms lives and promotes lasting recovery.

At AMFM Healthcare, our team is composed of individuals who possess both the qualifications and the unwavering passion to deliver comprehensive care for severe mental illness. We understand the profound impact mental health struggles can have on individuals and their families, and we are dedicated to offering support, healing, and hope.

What sets AMFM Healthcare apart in the field of mental health care is our commitment to an intensive focus on clinical evidence-based treatment. We believe in the power of proven therapeutic approaches and continuously strive to integrate the latest research and advancements into our care programs. By leveraging this expertise, we aim to provide the highest quality of treatment and optimize outcomes for our residents.

As you step into our facilities, you'll immediately notice that we are different from most mental health treatment centers. We foster a welcoming and nurturing environment where individuals can find solace and embark on their journey to recovery. Our dedicated staff members prioritize personalized and compassionate care, understanding that each person's experience with mental illness is unique. We take the time to truly listen, to empathize, and to tailor our programs to meet the specific needs of each resident.