Mental Health Technician II - Cottonwood, AL

SpectraCare; Ashford; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare provider in mental health seeks a Mental Health Technician II to perform patient care activities and teach essential living skills. Responsibilities include meal preparation, medication assistance, and documentation using electronic records. Requirements include a high school diploma, age of 21+, and relevant certifications. This full-time, entry-level position offers various benefits including health insurance and paid time off.

Benefits

Health and Dental Insurance

Paid Time Off

Company-paid life insurance

Public Service Loan Forgiveness

Qualifications

• Must be 21 years or older with a good motor vehicle report.
• Ability to submit to background checks and drug screens.
• Preferred experience in mental health or substance abuse care.

Responsibilities

• Meet consumer needs including meal prep and cleaning.
• Teach group and individual basic living skills.
• Provide transportation using a system vehicle.
• Assist with medication under nurse supervision.
• Complete documentation using electronic health records.

Skills

CPR certification

Basic living skills teaching

Patient care experience

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

Mental Health Technician II

Location: Cottonwood Care Home, Ashford, Alabama

Schedule

• Week 1: 7pm-7am – Tuesday, Wednesday, Saturday, Sunday
• Week 2: 7pm-7am – Monday, Thursday, Friday

Pay

Base pay: $14.00/hr with a $2.00 shift differential.

Position performs various patient care activities to meet the personal needs and comfort of the clients, while promoting a safe and therapeutic milieu. Staff is expected to teach basic living skills to clients daily and perform various functions within the facility. This is an "awake" position; therefore, no sleeping is permitted while on duty.

Responsibilities

• Various activities to meet consumer needs including meal preparation, cleaning of the facility, assisting with daily tasks, etc.
• Teaching group and individual basic living skills
• Providing transportation using system vehicle when required by the program
• Ensuring efficient operation of the facility
• Assisting with medication using the MAC certification under nurse supervision
• Completing required documentation using an electronic health record system

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED
• Must be 21 years or older, have a good MVR, and be willing to submit to a motor vehicle report check
• Must be willing to submit to a pre‑employment background check and drug screen
• Must obtain CPR and MAC certification upon hire
• Preferred: previous experience providing patient care in a mental‑health or substance‑abuse treatment environment

Benefits

• Blue Cross Blue Shield of Alabama Health and Dental Insurance
• Alabama State Retirement
• Paid Time Off – Annual, Sick, Personal
• OnShift Wallet through Payactiv
• PTO Buyback Program
• Company‑paid life insurance
• AD&D and dependent life insurance
• 10 Paid Holidays
• Public Service Loan Forgiveness
• Troy University Student Discount (Dothan Campus)

Seniority Level

• Entry level

Employment Type

• Full‑time

Job Function

• Health Care Provider

Industries

• Mental Health Care

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