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.
Position responsible for providing direct and supportive care to clients within the Assertive Community Treatment (ACT) program. ACT is a community-based mobile mental health treatment, rehabilitation and support team serving adults with serious behavioral health and substance abuse illnesses. Individuals served by the ACT team are typically those for whom traditional mental health services have been ineffective or inadequate. Work hours require flexibility, with day, evening, weekend and holiday periods needing coverage to address specific client needs.
Responsibilities:
Serves as a member of the ACT team attending all designated meeting. Provides direct care to ACT consumers to include: Case management functions Crisis de-escalation Transportation Provides and assist with personal care and ADL's when necessary Provides supportive counseling services individual and in group format within scope of training and competencies. Facilitates social and recreational activities Administration of medication with completion of appropriate training Documents all service activities including collateral contacts in a complete accurate and timely manner according to DHHR licensing regulations and Westbrook policy. Participates in on call schedule as member of team Monitors clients safety needs, including physical, medical, behavioral and psychiatric. Assist with Continuous Quality Improvement Program Maintain a level of attendance consistent with Westbrook Health Services policy. Work with staff, clients and others in a professional, ethical and respectful manner. Works to ensure a safe environment for staff, consumers and associates by following Westbrook's safety policies. High School Diploma/GED Pass CIB check Valid Drivers License Current Auto Insurance The professionals at Westbrook Health Services believe in promoting the well-being of individuals and families struggling with a wide range of challenges. Our staff meets the needs of over 7,000 people annually. Experienced and compassionate, we empower people to achieve wellness with the guidance of our knowledgeable and experienced staff. Westbrook Health Services provides a comprehensive, low-cost benefits package to all full-time employees that includes medical, dental, vision, life, short and long-term disability, critical illness, accident, and pet insurance coverage options. Paid time-off, paid holidays, and paid training provide a healthy work life balance. Westbrook provides Equal Employment Opportunity to all employees and applicants. Employment decisions are made based upon an individual's skills and qualifications without regard to race, color, creed, religion, sex, age, national origin, citizenship, disability as defined in the law, veteran status, sexual orientation, pregnancy and related conditions, genetic information, gender identity or any status or characteristic protected under applicable federal, state, or local laws. Westbrook also prohibits unlawful discrimination based upon the perception of those characteristics or any association with a person who is perceived to have any of those characteristics. Discrimination based on any of these factors is totally inconsistent with our philosophy of doing business and will not be tolerated at any time. Qualified individuals with bona fide disabilities, as the term "disability" is defined in the law, are entitled to reasonable accommodations in the application process and in their employment. Although Westbrook is responsible for providing reasonable accommodations, the responsibility for identifying whether accommodation is needed and what constitutes a reasonable accommodation is shared jointly by the employee and Westbrook.
