Job Description

Agency:  Department of Human Services
Class Title:  MENTAL HEALTH TECH II - 27012 
Skills Option:  None 
Bilingual Option:  None 

Opening Date: 10/25/2024
Closing Date/Time: 11/07/2024
Salary: Anticipated Salary: $4,907 - $6,855 per month ($58,884 - $82,260 per year)
Job Type: Salaried
Category:  Full Time 
County: Sangamon
Number of Vacancies: 1
Plan/BU:  RC009

 

This position is a union position; therefore, provisions of the relevant collective bargaining agreement/labor contract apply to the filling of this position.

 

All applicants who want to be considered for this position  MUST apply electronically through the website. State of Illinois employees should click the link near the top left to apply through the employee career portal.

 

While not required, a Resume/Curriculum Vitae (CV) is recommended. When applicable, titles that require specific coursework, professional license or certification will include a notation requesting the appropriate document(s) be uploaded in the Additional Documents section of your application. Failure to upload requested transcripts, license and/or proof of certification when specified may result in ineligibility. Please note that the Department of Human Services must verify proof of higher education for any degree earned (if applicable) regardless of vacancy title before any offer can be extended.

 

Applications submitted via email or any paper manner (mail, fax, hand delivery) will not be considered.

 

Posting Identification Number 42298

Why Work for Illinois?

Working with the State of Illinois is a testament to the values of compassion, equity, and dedication that define our state. Whether you’re helping to improve schools, protect our natural resources, or support families in need, you’re part of something bigger—something that touches the lives of every person who calls Illinois home.

 

No matter what state career you’re looking for, we offer jobs that fit your life and your schedule—flexible jobs that provide the gold standard of benefits. Our employees can take advantage of various avenues to advance their careers and realize their dreams. Our top-tier benefits and great retirement packages can help you build a rewarding career and lasting future with the State of Illinois.

Position Overview

The Division of Mental Health is seeking to hire a Mental Health Technician II for the Elizabeth Packard Mental Health Center located in Springfield, Illinois to perform direct therapeutic care of patients with mental illness on an assigned shift of Monroe Hall. Conducts activities, utilizes therapeutic interventions, and provides basic care of patients consistent with their individual treatment plan. Monitors patient activities and behaviors to verify a safe, secure environment. Serves as member of a treatment team. Completes records and documentation related to the safety and observation of patients. Travels in performance of job duties.

Essential Functions

• Performs direct therapeutic care of patients with mental illness on an assigned shift of Monroe Hall.
• As a member of the treatment team, participates in treatment planning activities and provides input regarding patient activities, behaviors, safety, and status/response to treatment in order to assist the team in meeting the patient’s treatment needs.
• Completes records and documentation related to the safety and observation of patients.
• Verifies safety of the environment and the patient by continuous monitoring of patient activity, performing patient counts, head checks and other routine/special checks.
• Completes mandatory training requirement to maintain age and illness specific and departmental competencies, including civil and adult issues.
• Performs other duties as required or assigned which are reasonably within the scope of the duties enumerated above.

Minimum Qualifications

• Requires knowledge, skill, and mental development equivalent to completion of high school.
• Requires successful completion of an approved training program and six (6) months experience in, or applicable to the care, treatment, or habilitation of individuals with mental illness or developmental disabilities.

Conditions of Employment

• Requires the ability to physically restrain patients as necessary to prevent injury to the patient or others.

• Requires the ability to lift, turn and reposition patients.

• Requires the ability to pull, lift and carry moderate loads, up to and including 100 pounds with assistance.

• Requires the ability to work after business hours, weekends, and holidays.

• Requires successful completion of CPI (Crisis Prevention and Intervention) training.

• Requires the ability to travel in the performance of job duties.

• Requires the ability to utilize office equipment including personal computers.

• Requires ability to pass the IDHS background check.

• Requires ability to pass a drug screen for drugs prohibited from recreational use under Illinois Law.

*All conditions of employment listed are incorporated and related to any of the job duties as listed in the job description.

Work Hours: 3:00 pm - 11:00 pm; Days off: Wk 1: Sunday/Thursday, Wk 2: Tuesday/Saturday

Monroe Hall
Work Location: 901 E Southwind Rd Springfield, IL 62703-5125

Division of Mental Health 

Elizabeth Packard Mental Health Center

Monroe Hall 
Agency Contact:  DHS.HiringUnit@Illinois.gov
Posting Group: Health Services ; Social Services

 

About the Agency:

The Illinois Department of Human Services serves families in need across Illinois. Our mission is p roviding 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.

 

As a State of Illinois Employee, you will receive a robust benefit package that includes the following:

• A Pension Program
• Competitive Group Insurance Benefits including Health, Life, Dental and Vision Insurance
• 3 Paid Personal Business Days annually
• 12 Paid Sick Days annually (Sick days carry over from year to year)
• 10-25 Days of Paid Vacation time annually - (10 days in year one of employment)
  • Personal, Sick, & Vacation rates modified for 12-hour & part-time work schedules (as applicable)
• 13 Paid Holidays annually, 14 on even numbered years
• Flexible Work Schedules (when available dependent upon position)
• 12 Weeks Paid Parental Leave
• Deferred Compensation Program - A supplemental retirement plan
• Optional Pre-Tax Programs such as Medical Care Assistance Plan (MCAP), Dependent Care Assistance Plan (DCAP)
• Federal Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program eligibility
• GI Bill® Training/Apprenticeship Benefits eligibility for qualifying Veterans
• 5% Salary Differential for Bilingual Positions
• Commuter Savings Program (Chicago only)

For more information about our benefits please follow this link:

 

APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS

Use the “Apply” button at the top right or bottom right of this posting to begin the application process.

If you are not already signed in, you will be prompted to do so. 

State employees should sign in to the career portal for State of Illinois employees – a link is available at the top left of the  Illinois.jobs2web.com homepage in the blue ribbon. 

Non-State employees should log in on the using the “View Profile” link in the top right of the  Illinois.jobs2web.com homepage in the blue ribbon. If you have never before signed in, you will be prompted to create an account.

If you have questions about how to apply, please see the following resources:

State employees: Log in to the career portal for State employees and review the Internal Candidate Application Job Aid

Non-State employees: on Illinois.jobs2web.com – click “Application Procedures” in the footer of every page of the website.

State employees should include temporary assignment in the application profile. Temporary assignment verification forms can be uploaded to the Additional Documents section.

 

The main form of communication will be through email. Please check your “junk mail”, “spam”, or “other” folder for communication(s) regarding any submitted application(s). You may receive emails from the following addresses:

• donotreply@SIL-P1.ns2cloud.com
• systems@SIL-P1.ns2cloud.com

Job Tags

Holiday work, Full time, Contract work, Temporary work, Part time, Apprenticeship, Flexible hours, Shift work, Weekend work, Sunday, Saturday,

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