Pine Belt Mental Health Resources - Laurel, MD

posted 4 months ago

Full-time - Entry Level
Laurel, MD

About the position

Pine Belt Mental Healthcare Resources is actively seeking to fill an Active Treatment Technician position at Westway, our crisis stabilization facility located in Laurel, MS. The Active Treatment Technician will work under the general supervision of a registered nurse while assisting consumers according to their treatment plans. This role is crucial in providing direct consumer care and is fundamental in creating a safe and therapeutic environment for individuals receiving treatment. The technician will engage with consumers, ensuring their needs are met and that they feel supported during their time at the facility. This is a full-time position, and since Westway operates as a 24-hour facility, the technician may be required to work on weekends and holidays. The Active Treatment Technician will be part of a dedicated team that has been serving individuals throughout the Pine Belt for over 50 years. Our mission is to enable adults with serious mental illnesses, children with serious emotional disturbances, and individuals with addiction or developmental disabilities to live, work, learn, and participate fully in their communities. The service area spans eighteen counties, including Jones County, where the facility is located. The position involves a variety of responsibilities that contribute to the overall well-being of the consumers. The technician will be expected to maintain a high standard of care and professionalism while interacting with individuals in crisis. This role is not only about providing care but also about fostering an environment that promotes healing and recovery for those in need.

Responsibilities

  • Accepts emergency/crisis calls and responds to front-line first responder needs via telephone.
  • Triages calls according to intensity, service needs, critical timing, and assignment of staff.
  • Assists residents in all areas of physical care and hygiene of patients.
  • Documents client behaviors observed during shift and charts into Electronic Medical Records.
  • Participates in activities for clients.
  • Prepares, gives, and participates in instructional training.

Requirements

  • Bachelor's degree in behavioral healthcare preferred.
  • Valid driver's license with satisfactory driving record required.
  • Demonstrates good interpersonal skills necessary to deal tactfully and effectively with people in crisis situations.
  • Demonstrates ability to accept direction and responsibility for the care of consumers under treatment for psychiatric disorders.

Benefits

  • Company paid Life Insurance
  • Long Term Disability (LTD)
  • Health Insurance
  • Dental Insurance
  • Vision Insurance
  • Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
  • Health Savings Account (HSA)
  • 403(b) retirement plan
  • Voluntary benefits
  • Generous leave policy
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