Overnight Mental Health Technician

Job Location: Newport Beach, CA 92660
Salary Range: $21.00 - $26.00 hourly

Job Summary

The Mental Health Technician is responsible for establishing a therapeutic relationship with patients and facilitates the maintenance of a therapeutic environment by providing supportive services to individuals with mental health challenges in a 24-hour clinic and residential setting. This position will also document services provided in the resident’s electronic health record and facility log, provide crisis intervention services as needed, provide transportation of residents, and maintain the upkeep & operations of facilities.

Responsibilities

• Monitors patient’s whereabouts at all times and documents specific targeted behaviors during activities. Provides a daily written report on rounds.
• Facilitates and ensures patient attendance at activities.
• Observes, reports and documents client issues/complaints.
• May be responsible for admitting, transferring and discharging specific patients as assigned.
• Orient new patients to the facilities.
• Provides direct patient care as assigned by licensed staff.
• Facilitates UA testing for medication levels.
• Provides an ongoing safe environment for staff and clients.
• Provides supervision of self‑administration medication program.
• Transports residents to and from appointments, meetings, facilities, outings, and other pre‑authorized destinations when applicable (utilizes company transportation).
• Instructs and confirms the facility’s rules and regulations to new admissions (orientates clients).
• Is familiar with community resources.
• Seeks corrective criticism and evaluates suggestions objectively.
• Builds and maintains positive relationships with residents and staff.
• Attends training meetings.
• Demonstrates adaptability and flexibility to changes in the work environment.
• Assists with upkeep of the facility.
• Must be able to effectively use complex computer systems.
• Completes and forwards any incident reports and any other safety/risk issues immediately to the Program Director/Operations Manager.

Physical Requirements & Work Environment

• Work is primarily sedentary, occasionally lifting 30 or more pounds and must be able to lift up to 50 pounds.
• Must be able to walk, stoop, sit, stand, climb, stretch, reach, and possess finger dexterity.
• Must be able to walk and work standing on feet for up to 75% of the day.
• Must have a level of mobility necessary to meet patients’ needs.
• Quality of hearing must be acceptable due to frequent phone conversations.
• Must be able to handle multiple calls and duties and cope with unpredictable situations (client behavior).

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED and at least 1 year of full‑time experience serving persons with mental disabilities.
• Must be 18 years of age.
• Valid CPR/First Aid certification.
• Must have required health screening.
• Must have a current TB test or obtain one within 7 days of hire.
• Must have criminal record clearance.
• Must be proficient and able to use complex computer systems and a variety of office hardware and software.
• 1 year of experience working with mental health.
• Bachelors or Masters degree preferred.
• Pursuing a position in the field of mental/behavioral health preferred.
• 1–2 years in a similar position preferred.
• Familiarity with medical and psychological terminology and human behavior principles preferred.