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.
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Posting Identification Number 42298
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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.
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:
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