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Occupational Therapy Aide
Purvis, MS
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Pine Belt Mental Healthcare Resources is actively seeking to fill Active Treatment Technician positions at our Lamar Diversion Center in Purvis, MS. The Active Treatment Technician will work under the general supervision of a registered nurse while assisting consumers according to treatment plans. This position requires a Bachelor's degree and has a significant role in direct consumer care and is a fundamental element in providing a safe and therapeutic environment for consumers. CSU is a 24 hour facility. Positions available for all shifts. Weekends and Holidays are required. For 50 years, Pine Belt Mental Healthcare Resources has served individuals throughout the Pine Belt. Through an extensive continuum of care, we strive to enable adults with serious mental illnesses, children with serious emotional disturbances, and individuals with an addiction or developmental disability to live, work, learn, and participate fully in their communities. Our eighteen county service area includes Amite, Covington, Forrest, Franklin, Greene, Hancock, Harrison, Jeff Davis, Jones, Lamar, Lawrence, Marion, Pear River, Perry, Pike, Stone, Walthall and Wayne Pine Belt Mental Healthcare Resources offers a competitive benefits package including employer paid life insurance and LTD, along with optional Health, Dental, Vision, FSA and HSA, and 403(b) plan along with a generous leave policy.
Requirements:
Bachelor's degree required
Behavioral healthcare preferred
Valid driver's license with satisfactory driving record required
Demonstrates good interpersonal skills necessary to deal tactfully and effectively with people in crisis situations
Demonstrates ability to accept direction and responsibility for the care of consumers under treatment for psychiatric disorders
Responsibilities:
Accepts emergency/crisis calls. Responds to front-line first responder needs via telephone.
Triages calls according to intensity, service needs, critical timing, and assignment of staff.
Assists residents in all areas of physical care and hygiene of patients.
Documents client behaviors observed during shift and charts into Electronic Medical Records.
Participates in activities for clients.
Prepares, gives, and participates in instructional training.
