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Betty Hardwick Center
MCOT Coordinator Evenings
Career Insights for Mental Health / Psychiatric Technician
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What they do
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.
$33,378 / year median in Texas
+15% projected growth
Job Description
MCOT Coordinator Evenings Betty Hardwick Center - 3.8 Abilene, TX Job Details Full-time $19.13 - $20.35 an hour 8 hours ago Qualifications Coordinating with emergency response agencies Driver's License Bachelor's degree Driving Collaborating with law enforcement agencies Communication with emergency services Full Job Description This position will work as part of the Mobile Crisis Outreach Team team led by the MCOT Team Leader to perform crisis assessment services and crisis follow up services to adults and children in mental health crisis in a five county area. The shift may fall on a holiday, and will be considered a regularly scheduled workday. This position is responsible to perform crisis assessment services to assist persons in mental health crisis to access needed treatment and referrals, including in-patient hospitalization as needed. These services will be mostly mobile crisis assessments at consumer residences, hospitals, jails and other community sites. The MCOT Staff will be responsible to complete crisis services within the time frame standards set in the Mental Health Community Standards. This position will be responsible to follow up on crisis assessments from other shifts to make sure that persons are seen for crisis follow up and for intake appointments as needed to resolve their crises. This employee will need to have effective communications in dealing with law enforcement, local hospitals, judiciary and other social service agencies to resolve the crisis needs of the callers. Must be able to work under pressure with stressful situations while maintaining a professional manner. Shift for this position is Monday through Friday, 5p-1a. This position is directly supervised by the MH Program Administrator for MCOT Services.