Mental Health Tech

Work Shift: Part-time with flexible availability

Mental Health Technician

Summary: Provide training and oversight for adults who have been diagnosed with a mental illness. Monitor and document client behavior and activities; assist and participate with educational, social and recreational activities; provide a safe and therapeutic environment; interact in a warm and compassionate manner; de-escalate volatile situations, and promote client achievement of treatment plan goals and objectives. All job duties are performed in accordance with established policies and procedures.

Position Type: Full Time or Part Time, Non-Exempt

Essential Functions:

Competencies:

Supervisory Responsibility: No

Required Education and Experience: High school diploma or GED preferred. Experience working with adults with mental illness is desirable. Some knowledge of the human services field and application of basic client care skills are also required. Applicant must possess the ability to defuse potentially harmful situations, remain calm in an emergency, implement behavior management techniques, communicate effectively in person and in writing, and accurately prepare and maintain written documentation. Able to perform all housekeeping duties as required. Operate standard office equipment and household appliances.

Physical Demands:

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to stand; walk; sit, use hands, handle, or feel objects, tools or controls; reach with hands and arms; climb stairs; balance; stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl; talk or hear; taste or smell. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by the job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus. While performing the duties of this job, the employee can sometimes be exposed to weather conditions. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.

Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action employer, Volunteers of America South Central Louisiana, Inc. considers applicants for all positions without regard to race, color, religion, creed, gender, national origin, age, disability, marital or veteran status, or any legally protected status. We will make reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with known disabilities unless doing so would result in an undue hardship.