On-Call Mental Health Tech/Associate

Please do not apply on this site for this position.

If interested, or for more information, please contact Personnel Source at 541-776-7466.

Overview

Our residential facilities are staffed 24/7 with various shifts available. As an on-call, applicants are able to choose shifts that will accommodate their family, school or other life needs. CNA’s welcome to apply.

The Mental Health Technician and Associates assist in the care and treatment of residents with psychiatric disabilities. Participates in keeping the facility and its residents safe, secure, and clean. Provides individual and group life skills training and a wide variety of other para-professional duties to residents.

No toileting and occasional transfers.

Hiring Rate:

Mental Health Tech $20.00

QMHA $24.50

Relevant education and experience qualifies the candidate for a higher starting rate.

Responsibilities

• Observes and monitors residents and documents changes in behaviors and mental and medical conditions.
• Informs lead staff persons, case managers and other pertinent parties of residents' needs or concerns.
• Participates in preparation and organization of meals; promotes social, dietary and hygiene skills.
• Reports dietary concerns to appropriate parties.
• Monitors and assists residents in learning daily living skills.
• Transports residents as requested.
• Monitors safety and security of the treatment environment. Assists in management of behavioral emergencies.
• Assists with maintaining cleanliness and safety of facility.
• Keeps up-to-date documentation and audits residents’ charts, answers phones, enters information into computer, and schedules appointments.
• Assists residents with banking, shopping, cooking, cleaning, laundry, mental & physical health provider appointments, and social service providers.
• Involves residents in organizing group community events.
• Plans and coordinates recreational activities and outings.
• Participates in skills training groups.
• Acts as member of treatment team.
• Provides therapeutic interventions with residents as prescribed by the treatment plan.
• Participates in orientation of new employees as requested.
• Performs duties related to admission and discharge of residents.
• Participates in discharge planning.
• Administers medications when permitted by law and as required by unit; keeps mandatory documentation pertaining to medication.

Qualifications

Must possess high school diploma or equivalent plus a general understanding of the population served.

Training is provided. If interested, or for more information, please contact Personnel Source at 541-776-7466.

Must pass state-required background and DMV checks; possess a valid OR driver's license and a satisfactory driving record to transport clients. Candidate must be able to work independently and flexibly, under general supervision.

Possess mature attitude and sensitivity to the needs of people who have a mental illness, understanding of HIPAA laws regarding confidentiality of privileged information, and ability to follow verbal and written instructions.

Options for Southern Oregon recognizes that in order to best serve the healthcare needs of our communities and fulfill our mission, we must learn, grow, incorporate, and value the principles of diversity, equity, and inclusion in our work and in our lives. We are committed to the continued development of an aware, diverse, and culturally responsive workforce and an organizational culture that is supportive and affirming for all staff and clients. Options acknowledges that incorporating EDI principles in our practices is an ongoing learning process and we are committed to using our voice to effect positive change. We recognize that making an impact on health inequities in our community will take more than just a statement and, to this end, our goals, planning, and actions aim to promote and develop equitable and effective health care services to reflect the needs of our diverse communities.

Options for Southern Oregon provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.