The Lead Mental Health Technician models and supervises the day-to-day functions in the assigned group home. May participate in the on-call/on-duty rotation as needed. Provides training and feedback, and assists in supervising the employees during implementation of treatment plans and daily assignments within the group home. Completes auditing tasks and household paperwork as assigned by the Residential Manager. Collaborates and communicates effectively with team members and families. Under supe... more details
GENERAL STATEMENT OF JOB
The Lead Mental Health Technician models and supervises the day-to-day functions in the assigned group home. May participate in the on-call/on-duty rotation as needed. Provides training and feedback, and assists in supervising the employees during implementation of treatment plans and daily assignments within the group home. Completes auditing tasks and household paperwork as assigned by the Residential Manager. Collaborates and communicates effectively with team members and families. Under supervision, plans, implements, and supervises instructional, therapeutic, and behavioral activities for the assigned group home. Provides instruction designed to improve skills to decrease/alleviate symptoms of concern, improve psychological well-being, increase independence and improve overall quality of life for the clients in the home. Utilizes the clients’ treatment plan effectively and appropriately to assist the client in building skills necessary for success in the following domains: self-care, household, leisure/recreational, community participation, safety, communication, physical abilities, and social-emotional. Provides on-going assessment of skills (data collection and analysis) and modifies teaching techniques to assist the client in reaching established goals. Assists in developing goals and objectives related to clients’ needs and ensures data are collected as required to monitor progress.
SPECIFIC DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS
Ensures medications are delivered accurately and on time
Provides for the well-being and safety of the clients
Follows infection control procedures
Manages the ordering of protective equipment needed in the home
Manages the completion of the weekly medication inventory
Participates in scheduled on-call rotation, which could include evenings, overnight, or weekends
Works with Program Operations Manager to train new employees in the home
Provides employee training on new clients entering the program
Ensures that the home is properly set up for any new client entering the home
Understands and participates in the individual planning process
Uses the individual plan to become informed about client strengths, needs, preferences, interests, and accommodations needed.
Implements and promotes clients’ achievement of behavioral and skill development goals
Implements the treatment/ behavior plan and trains employees in implementation of plans.
Manages the completion and implementation of activity schedules within the home
Communicates with Treatment team members regarding client specific interventions
Builds trusting, respectful relationships with clients and families
Focus is on client progress – improving opportunity and quality of life
Manages behavioral crisis safely and in accordance with the treatment plan
Completes standard documentation
Completes quantitative documentation audits and EHR audits and follows through with employees’ accountability to completion of paperwork
Completes and collects household paperwork and submits to proper recipient
Collaborates with multi-disciplinary team to provide continuity of support and care
Audits MDT notes and attends meetings as assigned
Attends program meetings when needed
Ensures safe residence
Assists with household chores and assures a clean and tidy home
Assists with nutrition and, in group homes, with meal preparation
Manages shopping within the home for food and household item and delegates duties to employees
Provides transportation / community mobility
Assists with purchases and is accountable for monies; ensures all receipts are turned in promptly
Communicates with appropriate personnel any areas requiring attention, repair, etc.
Demonstrates knowledge of program goals, objectives, and standards
Demonstrates commitment and dedication to the program through personal integrity and dependability and is able to promote program awareness
Communicates appropriately with stakeholders – other employees, supervisors and managers,
Promotes a positive working environment
Participates in and promotes any needed conflict resolution between coworkers and/or managers
Provides information to assist Program Operation Manager in evaluating staff performance
MINIMUM TRAINING AND EXPERIENCE
Required:
Education requirements:
High school diploma or G.E.D. & no experience working with children or
High school diploma or G.E.D. & 6 months experience working with children or
Associate’s degree and 3 months experience working with children or
Bachelor’s degree in human services
Valid driver’s license with an acceptable driving record
EMPLOYEE BENEFITS
Medical, dental and vision
Flexible Spending & Health Savings Accounts
401(k), including an employer match
Generous Paid Time Off plan
Education Assistance
Life Insurance
Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
Short-term disability (STD)
Long-term disability (LTD)
As Grafton is a 501(c)(3) non-profit, you may be eligible for federal student loan forgiveness
Grafton is an equal employment opportunity employer and tobacco-free workplace.
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