MENTAL HEALTH TECHNICIAN TRAINEE/1/2

Job title: MENTAL HEALTH TECHNICIAN TRAINEE/1/2

Company: State of Illinois

Job description: Agency: Department of Human Services
Closing Date/Time: 11/01/2021
Salary: $2,853 – $4,307/monthly
Job Type: Salaried Full Time
County: Cook
Number of Vacancies: 5
Plan/BU: RC009

Collective Bargaining Agreement language applies to this requisition:
We are currently transitioning away from a paper application process to an electronic application process. This position has not been transitioned. Please follow the directions below when applying to this position.

DO NOT APPLY ONLINE

**DO NOT CLICK THE APPLY BUTTON**

CMS100/B Employment Application and all applicable documentation should be submitted to the Agency contact listed below.

Posting Identification #

10-82-8207-31362-31366

Position Overview – MENTAL HEALTH TECHNICIAN TRAINEE

Under immediate supervision, for a period of time between six and not to exceed twelve months receives instruction and training and performs beginning level duties in the care and treatment of patients who are mentally ill on an assigned shift on an assigned unit. Actively participates in classroom and on-the-job training classes. Receives hands-on-training in the Treatment Team process. Assists in the performance of duties to verify assigned living unit and patient service environment are maintained to meet department, hospital, and regulatory standards.

Job Responsibilities – MENTAL HEALTH TECHNICIAN TRAINEE

1. For a period of time between six and not to exceed twelve months receives instruction and training and performs beginning level duties in the care and treatment of patients who are mentally ill on an assigned shift on an assigned unit. Actively participates in classroom and on-the-job training classes. Receives a minimum of 120 hours in formal classroom training and a minimum of 400 hours, on the job training in basic elements of nursing care, first aid and personal hygiene. Provides physical support with personal care services for patients in bathing, toileting, dressing, laundry and eating (i.e. assists in serving meals in the dining room). Assists and encourages patients in caring for themselves as they become more independent. Completes checks/inventories, requisitions, orders, data sheets and other written material, etc. Assists with ambulation and various other physically supportive techniques. Intervenes in the threat of injury, receives training and under direct observation assists in the implementation of behavior management procedures such as verbal and physical intervention, redirection, escorting, exclusionary time out, four extremity restraints, etc., and completes all related documentation requirements.

2. Receives hands-on-training in the Treatment Team process and observes the implementation of the Active Treatment/Daily Activity Schedule on unit, campus, and off hospital grounds. Assists in escorting patients to active treatment schedule locations on and off hospital grounds including programming, appointments, home visits, and court appointments. Receives training in the protection of patient rights in regard to clothing, personal items, choice, preferences, privacy, etc.

3. Assists in the performance of duties to verify assigned living unit and patient service environment are maintained to meet department, hospital, and regulatory standards. Performs 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. Assists in picking up or delivery and proper storage of supplies and equipment weighing up to 50 pounds. Reports property damaged/destroyed and other procedures for maintaining the living unit in a safe, sanitary, and comfortable manner.

4. Performs other duties as required or assigned which are reasonably within the scope of the duties enumerated above.

Minimum Qualifications – MENTAL HEALTH TECHNICIAN TRAINEE

• Requires knowledge, skill, and mental development equivalent to completion of high school.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities – MENTAL HEALTH TECHNICIAN TRAINEE

• Requires ability to participate in and successfully complete a comprehensive training program.

Conditions of Employment – MENTAL HEALTH TECHNICIAN TRAINEE

• Requires ability to lift up to 50 pounds,

Position Overview – MENTAL HEALTH TECHNICIAN I

Under immediate supervision performs beginning level duties on an assigned shift on an assigned unit for the care, treatment, and rehabilitation of mentally ill individuals; assists in providing physical care, developing self-help skills and supervision of skills of daily living. Participates in personal and monitoring of patients during crisis situations. Performs simple nursing procedures. Participates in training to increase job skills.

Job Responsibilities – MENTAL HEALTH TECHNICIAN I

1. Performs beginning level duties on an assigned shift on an assigned unit for the care, treatment, and rehabilitation of mentally ill individuals. Receives training in and carries out beginning level procedures designed for the care and treatment of mentally ill patients to increase their skills in social interactions. Writes observations note and progress notes as indicated or assigned.

2. Assists in providing physical care, developing self-help skills and supervision of skills of daily living. Participates in providing or monitoring personal care programs such as bathing, toileting, dressing, feeding, oral hygiene, care of living area and personal belongings. Verifies adequate clothing and supplies are available.

3. Performs beginning level program duties; encourages individuals to participate in various basic recreational, educational, vocational, and social activities.

4. Participates in personal and monitoring of patients during crisis situations to include appropriate intervention, limit setting, redirection, time out and full-length restraints. Participates in transport/lifting of aggressive patients. Escorts patients to meals, recreation activities and medical appointments.

5. Performs simple nursing procedures (Temperature Pulse Respiration (TPR’S), blood pressure (BP), weights, collects specimens for lab, etc.). Reports and assists with injury care; reports physical changes to charge nurse.

6. Participates in training to increase job skills. Attends in-service training to keep up-to-date on new requirements and procedures.

7. Performs other duties as required or assigned which are reasonably within the scope of the duties enumerated above.

Minimum Qualifications – MENTAL HEALTH TECHNICIAN I

• Requires knowledge, skill, and mental development equivalent to completion of high school.
• Requires successful completion of a comprehensive training program at the Mental Health Technician Trainee level.

Position Overview – MENTAL HEALTH TECHNICIAN II

Under direct supervision of the Nursing Supervisor, performs duties on an assigned shift on an assigned program unit for the care, treatment and/or habilitation of mentally ill patients of Madden Mental Health Center; provides patients with direct care by assisting patients in all aspects of daily living activities, i.e. meal training, personal hygiene, laundry and maintenance of bedroom areas; monitors therapeutic environment to ensure that it is safe and secure for patients and staff. Provides simple nursing care. Attends on-going educational programs.

Job Responsibilities – MENTAL HEALTH TECHNICIAN II

1. Performs duties on an assigned shift on an assigned program unit for the care, treatment and/or habilitation of mentally ill patients of Madden Mental Health Center.

2. Provides simple nursing care such as checking vital signs, collecting specimens, heights and weights, non-medicated foot-soaks and non-medicated dressing changes as specified by a physician or registered nurse.

3. Demonstrates good interpersonal relationship skills to lower level staff by assisting with orientation and on-the-job training.

4. Assists in maintaining assigned units are in a safe, clean, and orderly condition; monitors therapeutic environment to ensure that it is safe and secure for patients and staff.

5. Attends on-going educational programs, mandatory in-service programs, staff meetings and interdisciplinary treatment staffings.

6. Performs other duties as required or assigned which are reasonably within the scope of the duties enumerated above.

Minimum Qualifications – MENTAL HEALTH TECHNICIAN II

• Requires knowledge, skill, and mental development equivalent to completion of high school.
• Requires successful completion of an approved training program and six months experience in, or applicable to the care, treatment, or habilitation of individuals with mental illness or developmental disabilities.

Work Hours: 8:00 AM – 4:00 PM, 4:00 PM – 12:00 AM, 12:00 AM – 8:00 AM

Rotating days off.

Shifts are determined based on availability.
Work Location: Madden Mental Health Center

1200 S. First Ave.

Hines, IL 60141
Agency Contact:

Valarie Laird

Email: DHS.Madden.Jobs@illinois.gov

Job Function: Health Services

CANDIDATES MUST SUBMIT A SEPARATE BID FORM (as applicable) AND CMS-100/B FOR EACH POSTED VACANCY APPLIED FOR.

DHS MISSION STATEMENT:

IDHS’ serves families in need all across Illinois. Our mission is providing equitable access to social services, supports, programs and resources to enhance the lives of all who we serve. We are committed to the core values of Human Dignity, Equity, Community, Urgency, Transparency and Kindness.

APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS

DO NOT APPLY ONLINE.

Please submit application via email to: DHS.Madden.Jobs@illinois.gov

Current State Employees:

• Seeking a Promotion – Submit an Official Position Vacancy

and Employment Application (version dated 9/2020 or after) to the Agency Contact address listed above.

• Older versions of the

will not be graded or returned to applicants. * Failure to complete and submit the new
(version dated 9/2020 or after) will result in your application being rejected.

• Seeking a Transfer – Submit an Official Position Vacancy

, , and Employment Application (version dated 9/2020 or after) to the Agency Contact address listed above.

• A separate Bid form and Application is required for each Posting Identification#/Job Requisition ID # or your bid will be rejected.
• Failure to complete and submit the new

version (dated 9/2020 or after) will result in your application being rejected.

• Seeking a Reduction – Submit an Official Position Vacancy

and Employment Application (version dated 9/2020 or after) to the Agency Contact address listed above.

• A separate Bid form and Application is required for each Posting Identification#/Job Requisition ID # or your bid will be rejected.
• Failure to complete and submit the new

(version dated 9/2020 or after) will result in your application being rejected.

Former State Employees:

• Submit an Official Position Vacancy

and Employment Application (version dated 9/2020 or after) to the Agency Contact address listed above.

• A separate Bid form and Application is required for each Posting Identification#/Job Requisition ID # or your bid will be rejected.
• Failure to complete and submit the new

(version dated 9/2020 or after) will result in your application being rejected.

Non-State Employees:

• Submit a

Employment Application (version dated 9/2020 or after) and official college transcripts (where applicable) to the Agency Contact address listed above.

• Documentation is required for each Posting/Bid ID or your application(s) will be rejected.
• Failure to complete and submit the new

version (dated 9/2020 or after) will result in your application being rejected.

Expected salary: $2853 – 4307 per month

Location: Hines, IL

Job date: Tue, 19 Oct 2021 22:41:58 GMT

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