Mental Health Tech

Personal Enrichment Through Mental Health Services Inc•Pinellas Park, FL

2d•$21

About The Position

24 Hour Mental Health Crisis Unit SCHEDULE: 12 hour shifts JOB FUNCTION: Responsible for monitoring individuals experiencing mental health crises. Spends individual time with consumers. Assists and/or provides selected group activities, and promoting a positive, reinforcing environment for children and/or adults served in the program.

Requirements

Minimum - high school diploma or equivalent
Ability to bend, lift a minimum of 50lbs., stretch, lower and raise self from floor independently.
Ability to hear and see in emergency situations.
Must be able to pass NAPPI (Non-Abusive Psychological and Physical Intervention) training and perform NAPPI techniques.
Exposure to all program conditions which may include physical intervention and verbal abuse by consumers.
Work hours include weekends and may include extended hours when the need arises.
PEMHS is a drug-free work place that adheres to federal regulations as it pertains to marijuana use.

Nice To Haves

Preferred - college coursework in psychology or sociology; experience in mental health or related setting.

Responsibilities

Responsible for monitoring individuals experiencing mental health crises.
Spends individual time with consumers.
Assists and/or provides selected group activities
Promoting a positive, reinforcing environment for children and/or adults served in the program.