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AMFM Healthcare is looking for a Mental Health Technician/Client Coordinator to provide superior care for our clients at our Adult Residential Mental Health facilities in Carlsbad, CA. We count on our Mental Health Technicians to compassionately support and mentor our clients throughout their treatment program. We are seeking those who are passionate to help those in need and provide hope. This is a great entry level position to get your foot in the door in the Mental Healthcare field!
Our clients have varying developmental and behavioral disorders, so adequate training will be provided to ensure that our clients receive the best possible care that we can provide. You will join and support a network of trained case managers, therapists, nurses, and psychiatrists who are helping us on our mission to help individuals with Mental Health disorders achieve a life of meaning and wellness.
About Us
After the tragic loss of a beloved son due to mental illness, A Mission for Michael (AMFM Healthcare) was created with the vision of preventing such hopelessness in the lives of others. Our mission is to provide exceptional residential Mental Health care that transforms lives and promotes lasting recovery.
At AMFM Healthcare, our team is composed of individuals who possess both the qualifications and the unwavering passion to deliver comprehensive care for severe mental illness. We understand the profound impact Mental Health struggles can have on individuals and their families, and we are dedicated to offering support, healing, and hope.
What sets AMFM Healthcare apart in the field of Mental Health care is our commitment to an intensive focus on clinical evidence-based treatment. We believe in the power of proven therapeutic approaches and continuously strive to integrate the latest research and advancements into our care programs. By leveraging this expertise, we aim to provide the highest quality of treatment and optimize outcomes for our residents.
As you step into our facilities, you'll immediately notice that we are different from most Mental Health treatment centers. We foster a welcoming and nurturing environment where individuals can find solace and embark on their journey to recovery. Our dedicated staff members prioritize personalized and compassionate care, understanding that each person's experience with mental illness is unique. We take the time to truly listen, to empathize, and to tailor our programs to meet the specific needs of each resident.
Shift Schedule - 3rd Shift: 11:00pm-7:00am
Ability to work one or two days of the weekend preferred.
Compensation: $19.00-$22.00/hour strongly dependent on relevant education and experience.
Full time benefits starting at 32 hours a week include:
- PTO and Self Care Day
- Medical, Dental, Vision and Life insurance.
- Flexible Spending Account (FSA), Health Savings Account (HSA).
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP).
- Gym Membership.
- 401K Retirement Savings plan with company match.
Duties and Responsibilities:
Coordinates and transports clients in the event of an emergency, ensuring participant safety at all times and providing emergency services with appropriate information pertinent to the clients continuation of care.
Utilizes intervention and communication skills in working with clients.
Rigorously adheres to all Joint Commission policies and procedures, including Waived Testing, Infection Prevention and Control, as well as Emergency Management and Environment of Care procedures.
Proficiently navigate and utilize the BestNotes electronic health record system to document client activities effectively
Collaborate with the program nurse and clinical team regarding medication management, and monitor and report client behavior with medication side effects. Monitor and document client self-administration medications while coaching clients in self-management and documenting medications in accordance with the organization’s policy on medication use.
Responsible for the overall integrity of the residences, ensuring optimal cleanliness at all times and keeping the area hygienic. This role involves substantial attention to detail regarding the Environment of Care and maintaining a sanitary residence.
Conduct frequent observation rounds to ensure client safety using the VisibleHand rounding system, document client behavior during overnight hours. Effectively and correctly report these in daily passdowns.
Participate in safety drills, emergency drills, and proficiently elucidate the correct locations of fire extinguishers, emergency evacuation diagrams, exit routes, evacuation procedures, and first-aid kits.
Accurately record inventories as required (Daily, Weekly, or Monthly) of supplies in the residence including but not limited to: Cleaning supplies, Waived Testing supplies, Office Supplies, Personal Protective Equipment supplies, and Over The Counter Medications.
Effectively maintain alertness and vigilance during overnight hours at all times to ensure client safety.
Required skills and qualifications:
- Ability to pass a comprehensive criminal background check with the Federal Department of Justice (LiveScan) and California Department of Social Services
- This position requires the ability to drive a company vehicle and to be covered under our company’s vehicle insurance, those qualifications are:
- Current driver license with 4 years of continuous driving history;
- Clean driving history in the past 3 years with no major traffic violations;
- At least 21 years of age.
- Education Requirements: Minimum of a High School diploma or equivalent.
AMFM Healthcare is committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants without regard to race, ethnicity, religion, color, sex (including childbirth, breast feeding and related medical conditions), gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, uniform service member and veteran status, marital status, pregnancy, age, protected medical condition, genetic information, disability, or any other protected status in accordance with all applicable federal, state and local laws.
