A Mental Health or Psychiatric Technician cares for patients with mental illnesses. Works under the direction of a physician and works with specialists involved in mental health care, such as psychiatrists and therapists. Monitors patient symptoms and administers medications. Works in a mental health facility or in a hospital or other healthcare facility.
Tallahassee, FL Job Details Full-time $20 an hour 1 day ago Benefits Disability insurance Health insurance Dental insurance Paid time off Vision insurance Life insurance Qualifications CPR Certification CPI Certification BLS Certification Driver's License Bachelor's degree First Aid Certification Full Job Description Apalachee Center, Inc. is best known for helping individuals and families of North Florida succeed in recovering from emotional, psychiatric, and substance abuse crises. Apalachee Center, Inc. provides comprehensive behavioral health services across 8 counties (Franklin, Gadsden, Jefferson, Leon, Liberty, Madison, Taylor, and Wakulla Counties). Apalachee Center, Inc. offers competitive benefits for our full-time positions to include health, dental, vision, basic life insurance, long term disability, paid time off, and more.
Overview:
Provide client supervision and conduct group/individual activities in accordance with professional staff direction and unit procedures. Assist clients in activities of daily living, encourage client participation in daily scheduled activities, maintain safe and clean environment. Document service activities in accordance with unit procedures. Assist with development and implementation of program schedule of activities.
ESSENTIAL/CORE JOB-SPECIFIC DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES 1.
Plans, coordinates, and conducts psychosocial rehabilitation groups using Agency approved modules and according to the unit schedule. Conducts individual PSR sessions as dictated by the client service plan. 2. Completes individualized documentation of all psychosocial rehabilitation activities in accordance with the Client Record Handbook and the client service plan.
Hours:
Monday through Friday, 8:00am-5:00pm
Education/Experience:
A bachelor's degree with a major in psychology, social work, counseling or related human services field.
Licensure or Certification:
Maintain current CPR, CPI and First Aid certifications. Possess a valid Florida driver's license. Maintain authorization as an approved Center vehicle driver.
If High School diploma:
Must maintain Certified Behavioral Health Technician status through the Florida Certification Board (FCB) in accordance with applicable regulations, and abide by the FCB Code of Conduct.
