Mental Health Support Specialist

1 week ago


Richmond, Virginia, United States Richmond Behavioral Health Authority Full time
About the Role

We are seeking a skilled Mental Health Technician to join our team at Richmond Behavioral Health Authority. As a Mental Health Technician, you will play a vital role in providing safe and effective client care in our crisis stabilization unit.

Key Responsibilities
  • Monitor and maintain unit safety, ensuring the well-being of clients and staff.
  • Assist clients with their activities of daily living, including eating, sleeping, and hygiene habits.
  • Facilitate and assist with the development of program groups, completing group documentation and shift reports as required.
  • Perform direct client service duties, including meeting and greeting clients, taking inventory, and making beds.
  • Maintain the cleanliness of the unit, scrubbing and mopping as needed, and organizing group rooms.
  • Perform laundry duties for the unit and client laundry, serving meals, and assisting clients with special needs.
  • Engage and provide verbal support for clients, completing progress notes for every engagement.
  • Coordinate discharges in consultation with the case management team, completing shift reports and faxing meal requisitions as needed.
Requirements

To be successful in this role, you will need:

  • A Bachelor's degree in social work, psychology, rehabilitation counseling, or a related field.
  • At least one year of experience working with the seriously mentally ill.
  • Ability to submit official transcripts and evidence of 1,500 hours of supervised experience obtained within a 5-year period.
  • Qualification as a QMHP-A.
About Us

Richmond Behavioral Health Authority is a licensed public entity providing mental health, intellectual disabilities, substance abuse, and prevention services to the citizens of the City of Richmond. Our mission is to promote health, wellness, and recovery for the people and communities we serve.

We are committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment, and we prohibit discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws.



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