MHT - Mental Health Technician (Team Lead) - Child & Adolescent CSU - Decatur, GA

View Point Health Job Title: MHT - Mental Health Technician (Team Lead) Job Code: HCS022/Health Aide 3 Shift: Full-Time (40 hours per week on average) & Temp/PRN/Hourly (19 Hours per week on average) Job Hours: Times May Vary Base Location: Decatur, GA Division/Department/Program: Child & Adolescent Crisis Stabilization Unit View Point Health is a state agency of Georgia that provides individual and group counseling, medication management, recovery and crisis stabilization services for behavioral health and developmental disabilities. The Adolescent Crisis Stabilization Program is a short-term, 24/7 acute care residential setting crisis unit located in Decatur, Georgia. We receive and evaluate potential Crisis Stabilization Unit admissions referred via the state crisis safety platform, phone, fax, or walk in. The Crisis Stabilization program provides comprehensive psychiatric crisis intervention and stabilization services for adolescents 14-17 years of age. Duties & Responsibilities: Monitor clients during leisure, group, meal, and snack times.Assist with Receive and Evaluate client/s and complete admissions for new arrivals including searching all clients to ensure nothing harmful is brought in CSU/TOU.Prepare clients belongings for pending discharges.Monitor and assist clients during the hygiene routine and vitals.Take and record vital signs for clientsConduct safety checks/observation rounding for new admissions as well as current clients.Assist with manual holds/restraints using the least restrictive, agency approved, behavioral intervention techniques.Monitor and assist during unit visitation.If necessary, organize the unit.Conduct room sweeps for contraband or dangerous items.Complete daily client observations, rounding documentation for assigned client/s.Complete the daily 24-hour report to document the clients behaviors during the shift.Sit with 1: 1 client when assigned and ensure that they are never more than an arms-length away or without supervision.Participate in change of shift meetings.Transport clients if needed.Assist as back-up to kitchen staff and in preparing meals for clients.Other duties as assigned by supervisor. Additionally: Complete the daily assignment sheet for staff and file at end of shift Assign staff to the assignments with an even rotationEnsure assignments are completedMake Charge nurse aware of daily tasks for staff Ensure that the daily schedule and program schedule are being followed for the shiftEnsure that the shift orientation is given dailyAssign break times for staff members and ensure that break times are followed; assist with coverage when necessaryMake sure that the unit has coverage for the shift and the upcoming shiftNotify the Unit Supervisor of any NECESSARY staffing needs or changes for approvalEnsure that radios and ObservSMART ipads are distributed to all direct care staff and returned at the end of shiftEnsure that the dress code is enforced and followedEnsure that the designated cleaning duties are assigned and completed by the end of the shift and complete the Facility Checklist to be signed off on by the Charge NurseAssists with activities, assign direct care staff-to-staff, facilitate activities, and assign BIS staff to cover DBT groups as needed.Ensure that the schedule is completed for 1st shift by the specified date/timeComplete a unit walk thru at the beginning of each shift and the end of each shift ensuring all clients are accounted for and that duties have been completed Checking areas for cleanliness RestroomsClient roomsStaff areas Other duties as assigned by supervisor Additional Duties in absence of Unit Supervisor: Attend treatment team when neededCover other leads at time of absenceAssist with the completion of performance evaluationsProvide coverage for staff shortages Ensuring the unit has coverage for the shift and the upcoming shiftTake call outs and document the call out.Help with Department Meeting MonthlyHelp With Unit Meetings Bi-MonthlyTrain new-hired staff in the duties and roles of the shiftCompletion of orientation checklistHelp with interviewing of potential candidatesAccountability for the staff Call outs/tardies Communication with Facility and Unit supervisors regarding facility and supply needsReview of disciplinary concerns with Unit Supervisor Minimum Qualifications: High School diploma/GED and one (1) year of experience in a related field; or one (1) year of experience required at the lower-level Health Aide 2 (HCS021) or position equivalent. Preferred Qualifications: At least six months of experience in a related fieldExperience serving individuals with autism spectrum disorder preferredDirect Care ExperienceExperience with individuals being served in a psychiatric hospital, residential, or group home setting preferred.Experience and/or knowledge of DBT is preferred.Experience of at least one year working with Dual Diagnosed (Substance Abuse/Mental Health) and or residential settingInterventions, Diagnosing, Treatment PlansExperience with Care Logic or other EMRIs comfortable and proficient with collaborative & concurrent documentation.Experience in trauma-informed care, or trauma related interventions and skills Requirements/Competencies: This position is on-site and does not accommodate a remote schedule or working from home.Must be able to lift 20 pounds.Requires long periods of sitting/standing.Must have valid Georgia drivers license and Motor Vehicle Record in accordance with company policy.Candidates for selection must pass a criminal background check (including fingerprinting).Must pass a pre-employment drug screen and subject to random drug screens. Note: Some positions may require a valid driver's license. View Point Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer: View Point Health recruits qualified candidates for positions in View Point Health programs throughout its service area.It is the policy of View Point Health to provide equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination or harassment of any type without regard to race, color, sex, religion, national origin, age, disability, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.