Mental Health Technician (MHT)
Transformations Mending Fences Transformations Mending Fences Ocala, FL Ocala, FL Full-time Full-time $18 an hour $18 an hour UpHealth Inc.
- Powering healthcare's digital transformation UpHealth combines established services with a new, digital-first approach that doesn't just adapt to today's challenges but leapfrogs past them.
We can integrate with any existing or emerging system and we already power many of the world's largest and most trusted health institutions.
We serve a U.
S.
& International network of 30,000 providers, 160
Behavioral Health providers, and 2,100
healthcare venues including hospitals, clinics, education facilities and large employers.
The Mental Health Technician is responsible for providing service and clinical support to clients.
Essential Duties:
? Assist with admission and discharge process, including completion of related documentation (orientation, contraband, and clients' personal belongings).
? Provide peer support when applicable.
? Transport and supervise clients to and from groups and activities.
? Administer urinalysis drug screenings according to company policies and procedures.
? Supervises clients with emphasis on safety and well-being, reminding clients of program rules and reporting infractions appropriately.
? May facilitate support groups and complete all proper documentation.
? Understands the need for appropriate client/staff boundaries and maintains a strict therapeutic relationship during active treatment.
Discontinues communication with clients upon discharge and informs supervisor of client contact after discharge.
? Runs errands as assigned making efficient use of time and conscientiously completing all tasks.
? Provides empathic, supportive approach to all client interactions by acting as a sounding board for the individual.
Confrontation is not used; employs de-escalation techniques.
? Maintains cleanliness, assist clients to develop appropriate cleaning skills by role modeling (room checks) ? Supports Transformations Mending Fences mission by completing related tasks as needed.
? Updates job knowledge by participating in educational opportunities and completing all required initial and annual Continuing Education Units.
? Adhere to all company policies and safety rules, guidelines & procedures.
Necessary Abilities:
? Ability to stand for long periods of time ? Ability to withstand extreme temperatures; both heat and cold ? Knowledge of client rights and treats all clients with dignity and respect in a consistent manner; adheres to federal confidentiality standards (HIPAA) ? Operate a computer, fax/copy machine and telephone ? Operate a passenger van ? Knowledge of commonly used concepts, practices, and procedures within the field ? Learn to take vital statistics on clients ? Must be reliable and consistent with attendance and punctuality to work ? Perform Waived Testing ? Pregnancy Test ? 12 panel urine cup screen Minimum
Qualifications:
? Valid Driver's License ? All employees may be required to work before, during and/or immediately after a natural or man-made disaster UpHealth Core Values Trustworthy Accountable Integrity Respect Leadership UpHealth is An Equal Opportunity Employer Job Type:
Full-time Pay:
$18.
00 per hour Expected hours:
No more than 40 per week
Benefits:
401(k) matching Dental insurance Employee assistance program Health insurance Health savings account Life insurance Paid time off Referral program Vision insurance Medical specialties:
Addiction Medicine Psychiatry Schedule:
8 hour shift Weekends as needed People with a criminal record are encouraged to apply
Experience:
Behavioral health / Addiction:
2 years (Preferred) License/Certification:
Driver's License (Preferred) Shift availability:
Day Shift (Preferred) Night Shift (Preferred) Overnight Shift (Preferred) Work Location:
In person.
Estimated Salary: $20 to $28 per hour based on qualifications.
- Powering healthcare's digital transformation UpHealth combines established services with a new, digital-first approach that doesn't just adapt to today's challenges but leapfrogs past them.
We can integrate with any existing or emerging system and we already power many of the world's largest and most trusted health institutions.
We serve a U.
S.
& International network of 30,000 providers, 160
Behavioral Health providers, and 2,100
healthcare venues including hospitals, clinics, education facilities and large employers.
The Mental Health Technician is responsible for providing service and clinical support to clients.
Essential Duties:
? Assist with admission and discharge process, including completion of related documentation (orientation, contraband, and clients' personal belongings).
? Provide peer support when applicable.
? Transport and supervise clients to and from groups and activities.
? Administer urinalysis drug screenings according to company policies and procedures.
? Supervises clients with emphasis on safety and well-being, reminding clients of program rules and reporting infractions appropriately.
? May facilitate support groups and complete all proper documentation.
? Understands the need for appropriate client/staff boundaries and maintains a strict therapeutic relationship during active treatment.
Discontinues communication with clients upon discharge and informs supervisor of client contact after discharge.
? Runs errands as assigned making efficient use of time and conscientiously completing all tasks.
? Provides empathic, supportive approach to all client interactions by acting as a sounding board for the individual.
Confrontation is not used; employs de-escalation techniques.
? Maintains cleanliness, assist clients to develop appropriate cleaning skills by role modeling (room checks) ? Supports Transformations Mending Fences mission by completing related tasks as needed.
? Updates job knowledge by participating in educational opportunities and completing all required initial and annual Continuing Education Units.
? Adhere to all company policies and safety rules, guidelines & procedures.
Necessary Abilities:
? Ability to stand for long periods of time ? Ability to withstand extreme temperatures; both heat and cold ? Knowledge of client rights and treats all clients with dignity and respect in a consistent manner; adheres to federal confidentiality standards (HIPAA) ? Operate a computer, fax/copy machine and telephone ? Operate a passenger van ? Knowledge of commonly used concepts, practices, and procedures within the field ? Learn to take vital statistics on clients ? Must be reliable and consistent with attendance and punctuality to work ? Perform Waived Testing ? Pregnancy Test ? 12 panel urine cup screen Minimum
Qualifications:
? Valid Driver's License ? All employees may be required to work before, during and/or immediately after a natural or man-made disaster UpHealth Core Values Trustworthy Accountable Integrity Respect Leadership UpHealth is An Equal Opportunity Employer Job Type:
Full-time Pay:
$18.
00 per hour Expected hours:
No more than 40 per week
Benefits:
401(k) matching Dental insurance Employee assistance program Health insurance Health savings account Life insurance Paid time off Referral program Vision insurance Medical specialties:
Addiction Medicine Psychiatry Schedule:
8 hour shift Weekends as needed People with a criminal record are encouraged to apply
Experience:
Behavioral health / Addiction:
2 years (Preferred) License/Certification:
Driver's License (Preferred) Shift availability:
Day Shift (Preferred) Night Shift (Preferred) Overnight Shift (Preferred) Work Location:
In person.
Estimated Salary: $20 to $28 per hour based on qualifications.
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