Residential Technician

Residential Technician

The Mayo Clinic John E Herman Home and Treatment Center is a residential treatment program for adults with serious persistent mental illness (SPMI). The program is organized around functional and vocational recovery. Treatments include group and individual therapy, medication management based on cognitive and behavioral principles, medication management, vocational program, and milieu-based activities to help residents engage in a productive and value-driven life.

The residential technician is an integral member of the psychiatric residential program teams and participates in both direct and indirect resident care. At the direction of a registered nurse or provider the residential technician promotes residents' involvement in the treatment program. Residential Technicians assists residents in various clinical, nutritional, and administrative activities to ensure optimal resident outcome.

High school graduate or equivalent. At least 21 years of age. Additional Qualifications:

Experience in a psychiatric hospital setting as a mental health or behavioral assistant working with adults. Nursing Assistant training or equivalent -OR- completion of 12 college credits preferred. Basic skills in cleaning, cooking, and meal preparation. Demonstrated ability to work with diverse populations in stressful and ambiguous situations. Basic computer and keyboarding competence with the ability to use Microsoft office suite and/or competency with electronic clinic documentation. Demonstrates ability to multi-task under stressful situations. Demonstrates ability to communicate, collaborate and manage relationships with interdisciplinary members while maintaining patient/family centeredness and safety in a timely, efficient, and equitable manner.

Must possess a valid driver's license and have the ability and skill to drive a car or van. Experience with 24/7 residential programs preferred. Computer experience preferred. As a condition of employment, individuals working with addictions services must be free from problematic substance use for a minimum of the immediately preceding two years at time of hire.

Internal applicants should attach their three most recent performance appraisals. License or Certification: BLS Certified and First aid training within 90 days of hire. Valid MN driver's license