Mental Health Technician

Job Summary

Required Qualifications

• •High School Diploma or equivalence issued by a state department of education
• •One (1) year of experience working in medical office
• •CPR Certification
• •First Aid Certification
• •annual Tuberculosis test
• •Ability to react appropriately in a Medical/Psychiatric emergency
• •Ability to comply with all statutory requirements and professional/ethical responsibilities concerning confidentiality
• •Ability to demonstrate respect in all dealings with consumers
• •Ability to seek direction from Supervisor when appropriate
• •Knowledge of HIPAA, Professional Ethics, Consumer Rights and Confidentiality
• •Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with consumers, co-workers, external partners, and regulatory agencies
• •Ability to work well in a team environment
• •Adherence to the highest standard of ethical conduct, especially to standards governing confidentiality
• •Ability to exercise good judgment and discretion
• •Ability to work well in a team environment
• •Requires mobility and physical activity: Having an adequate range of body motion and mobility to work in an office, residential, or outdoor environment including standing and walking (even and uneven surfaces), sitting for extended periods of time, bending, twisting, reaching, balancing, occasional lifting and carrying of up to 50 pounds
• •Use of computer and telephone systems is required which includes coordination of eye and hand, and fine manipulation by the hands (typing, writing, and working with files)
• •Requires the ability to defend oneself and clients in physically abusive situations through the use of approved physical de-escalation techniques
• •Requires talking: Expressing or exchanging ideas by means of the spoken word
• •Requires hearing: Hearing is required to receive and communicate detailed information through oral communication
• •Requires seeing: Clarity of vision at 20 inches or less and at distance
• •Requires the ability to collect and analyze complex numerical and written data and verbal information to reach logical conclusions
• •Requires the ability to work and cooperate with clients, co-workers, managers, the public and employees at all levels in order to exchange ideas, information, instructions and opinions
• •Requires the ability to work under stress and in emotionally charged settings
• •The ability to defend oneself and clients in mentally/verbally abusive situations through the use of approved mental/verbal de-escalation techniques

Desired Qualifications

• •Graduation from an accredited four-year college with a degree in Addiction Counseling, Criminal Justice, Social Work, Psychology or related social science field
• •Six (6) months of experience working in a Mental Health/Substance Abuse agency
• •Bilingual
• •Working knowledge of behavioral health terminology
• •Medical Terminology and understanding
• •written and verbal communication skills
• •administrative and clerical skills
• •Knowledge and understanding of Medicaid, CARF and Department of Children and Families rules and regulations
• •Ability to communicate information effectively in both oral and written formats
• •Ability to communicate appropriately and effectively with members of a multidisciplinary team
• •Ability to organize, interpret and communicate data in a comprehensive and effective manner
• •Knowledge of WestCare Mission, goals and values
• •Knowledge of Incident Reporting
• •Familiarity with WestCare services and programs
• •Articulates a working definition of trauma
• •Understands the impact of trauma
• •Understands re-traumatization
• •Demonstrates a high degree of dependability
• •Maintains a good attendance record
• •Observes working hours
• •Shows flexibility and is responsive to requests from supervisor
• •Works independently with minimal supervision
• •Exhibits characteristics of good workmanship, and integrity on the job
• •Work time is always productive
• •Demonstrates ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with consumers, co-workers, external partners, and regulatory agencies
• •Is courteous to consumers, staff, and all others
• •Demonstrates tact at the appropriate time
• •Cooperates with others both within and outside WestCare
• •Works well with supervisor; accepts direction and supervision
• •Maintains a positive attitude toward work
• •Ensures and maintains a safe working environment
• •Work area is clean and orderly
• •Verbalizes, understands and adheres to agency safety procedures
• •Demonstrates appropriate use of Unusual Incident Reports, in accordance with the Center's reporting procedures
• •Presents a positive personal image
• •Dresses and maintains a professional demeanor
• •Excellent communication skills
• •Ability to demonstrate empathy and compassion for consumer during Med/Psych crisis