Full-Time Mental Health Technician Trainee
Job Description
Closing Date: 09/12/2022
Salary: $3,328 per month.
Job Type: Salaried Full Time
Work Hours: 24/7 Variable shifts.
(5 Vacancies) 3PM-11PM Rotating shifts every other weekend off
(1 Vacancy) 11PM-7AM Rotating shifts every other weekend off Civil Unit
Work Location: 901 E Southwind Rd Springfield, IL 62703
County: Sangamon
Under immediate supervision, for a period from six and not to exceed twelve months, receives instruction and training and performs beginning level duties in the care and habilitation/treatment of patients who are mentally ill at the McFarland Mental Health Center. Receives training in the Interdisciplinary Team Process and under direct observation, assists in the implementation of the Active Treatment/Daily Activity Schedule on unit, campus, and off facility grounds. Assists in the performance of duties to verify the assigned living unit and patient service environment is maintained to meet Department, Facility and regulatory standards including performance of basic housekeeping tasks such as mopping, cleaning tables, storage areas of small items, removing trash, folding, use of chemicals involved in these activities and following specific related safety guidelines. As part of a treatment team, recommends options for best practice treatment interventions in lieu of seclusions.
Job Responsibilities
1. For a period from six and not to exceed twelve months, receives instruction and training and performs beginning level duties in the care and habilitation/treatment of patients who are mentally ill at the McFarland Mental Health Center.
2. Receives training in the Interdisciplinary Team Process and under direct observation, assists in the implementation of the Active Treatment/Daily Activity Schedule on unit, campus, and off facility grounds
3. Assists in the performance of duties to verify the assigned living unit and patient service environment is maintained to meet Department, Facility and regulatory standards including performance of basic housekeeping tasks such as mopping, cleaning tables, storage areas of small items, removing trash, folding, use of chemicals involved in these activities and following specific related safety guidelines.
4. As part of a treatment team, recommends options for best practice treatment interventions in lieu of seclusions.
5. Performs other duties as required or assigned which are reasonably within the scope of the duties enumerated above.
Minimum Qualifications
1. Requires knowledge, skill, and mental development equivalent to completion of high school.
Conditions of Employment
1. Requires ability to lift to 50 lbs.
2. Requires ability to develop skills necessary to provide basic personal and nursing care services and to participate in programs of care, treatment and habilitation.
3. Requires ability to participate in and successfully complete a comprehensive training program.
4. Requires ability to provide the sincere interest necessary to work effectively with patients of mental illness.
5. Requires ability to pass the IDHS background check.
6. Requires ability to pass a drug screen for drugs prohibited from recreational use under Illinois Law.
7. Requires the ability to meet all agency vaccine/health-related policies and guidance.
As a State of Illinois Employee, you will receive a robust benefit package that includes the following:
- A Pension Program
- Competitive Group Insurance Benefits including Health, Life, Dental and Vision Insurance
- 3 Paid Personal Business Days annually
- 12 Paid Sick Days annually (Sick days carry over from year to year)
- 13 Paid Holidays annually, 14 on even numbered years
- Flexible Work Schedules (when available dependent upon position)
- 10-25 Days of Paid Vacation time annually – (10 days in year one of employment)
- 10 Weeks Paid Maternity/Paternity Leave
- Deferred Compensation Program – A supplemental retirement plan
- Optional Pre-Tax Programs such as Medical Care Assistance Plan (MCAP), Dependent Care Assistance Plan
(DCAP)
- Tuition Reimbursement Program and Federal Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program eligibility
- 5% Salary Differential for Bilingual Positions
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