Mental Health Technician

Job overview

The Mental Health Technician role is an onsite position in Lafayette, LA. The posting states pay of $12 per hour. The role supports adults with mental illness in a supervised independent living facility or housing program. The technician monitors and documents client activities and behavior, supports daily living skills and treatment-plan goals, and helps maintain a safe, therapeutic environment through compassionate interaction and approved behavior techniques.

What you'll do

• Monitor client behavior and activities
• report health, safety, or well-being concerns
• provide daily living skills assistance
• support individual treatment plans
• assist with admissions and discharges
• complete required documentation
• supervise self-administered medications
• conduct safety checks
• perform housekeeping and office duties
• and help plan group outings. Client transportation may be required as needed.

What we're looking for

Skills & competencies

mental health

behavioral health

client support

treatment plans

daily living skills

documentation

medication observation

safety checks

lafayette la

volunteers of america south central louisiana

Work arrangement

• Weekend coverage required

Why this role

High school diploma or GED is preferred; experience with adults with mental illness is desirable. The role requires 40 hours of in-service training per fiscal year.

About the employer

VOLUNTEERS OF AMERICA SOUTH CENTRAL LOUISIANA is hiring for this role. Industry: Residential Mental Health and Substance Abuse Facilities. Sector: 62.