Behavioral Clinician / Technician; Full time, Second Shift - Residential #2864 - Full-time / Part-time

Want to make a difference in someone's life? Join the Meridian Health Services team serving the community for over 35 years. We are a progressive healthcare organization specializing in \"whole person\" health integrating physical, mental, and social well-being. Meridian Health Services is currently seeking afull timeBehavioral Clinician / Technician-Residential to work in ourEllison Subacute GroupHome, located inMuncie, IN. This position will work second shift 3p to 11p and weekends. This is a greatopportunity to make an impact in the lives of others bymonitoring the health and behavior of residents;assisting residents in carrying out activities of daily living;nurturing residents' social skills;responding to necessary crisis situations; assisting in maintaining the health and safety standards of the facility; andcarrying out the day-to-day operations of the facility. Key Responsibilities: Assist with maintaining 24/7 staff coverage, including working other shifts as needed. Assist residents in the acquisition of Activities of Daily Living skills and social skills in individual and group settings Assess and monitor residents' behaviors and intervene as appropriate Communication (verbal and written) and consultation with residents, house staff and other Center staff. Assist residents in menu planning/grocery shopping (writing out menus, loading groceries, comparison shopping). Task assignments, assign and monitor residents' tasks on a rotating basis; Supervision, training and assisting residents with Activities of Daily Living. Crisis intervention Medication packaging and monitoring. Assist residents in obtaining/applying for generic benefits. Maintain environment under house rules specified (see general house rules). Record keeping (ITP's, daily logs, medication logs, medication counting, daily census, inventory and skills assessment). We are seeking candidates with the following qualities: High School diploma or equivalent and 2.5 years experience in behavioral healthcare at minimum Bachelor degree in Social Work or in a relatedHuman Services field preferred A valid drivers license, proof of auto insurance, and a driving record meeting Meridian's driving policy required. Experience with SMI adults preferred. A commitment to providing individual attention to help clients achieve mental, emotional, and physical well-being. Meridian Health Services provides the following benefits: Health, dental, vision plans Voluntary benefits, including critical illness, short term disability, etc. 401k with company contribution Voluntary benefits, including critical illness, short term disability, etc. Generous PTO plan Professional development funds Wellness plan Paid Holidays Life balance oriented organization Compensation based on education and experience starting at $12.23 per hour. Drug screen, extensive background check, and fingerprinting are required. Meridian Health Services is an Equal Opportunity Employer (M/F/D/V) and also participates in E-Verify. #RM The Star Press. Category: Healthcare, Keywords: Mental Health Technician