Mental Health Technician
Department Of Human Services, Oregon
Portland, Oregon Area
DHS State of Oregon Department of Human Services, Stabilization and Crisis Unit, |Salem, OR Healthcare Services- Work for Stabilization and Crisis Unit through DHS, work for both adult and children's crisis units for those with DD mental disorders. Responsible for 1 on 1 staffing for clients for 8 hr shifts with extremely dangerous and challenging clients. MHTT Job duties include mentoring new employees HTT1 and HTT2 's and passing medication to clients. Daily support of clients with at least two mental disorders in a crisis home. Maintain health and safety of clients and of staff in lock down facility. Daily interaction for 8 hrs a day with complex cases and challenging clients who can be very dangerous and unpredictable. Working with teammates to control crisis situations and maintain safety. Often work with clients who are taken off their medications to gain a baseline or who have stopped taking their medication. Clients come from the State Hospitals or from State Prisons or from other units often due to their violent and aggressive behavioral natures. Work closely with Behavioral Specialist to help create and implement behavioral Support Plans and Individual Support Plans. Often asked for input and guidance in understanding psychological reports and explaining prior treatments used and formulating summaries of prior psychological assessments to be used in background information for both BSP and ISP documentation. Often asked to help with organization and implementation of training materials and trainings for staff. AED certified 2009-present, First Aid certified 2009- present, CPR Infant/ Child/ Adult 2009-present, Medication Certification 2009-present , OIS certified 2009-present,