Crisis Technician (Full Time M-F 4p-12a)
Region 8 Mental Health·Brandon, Mississippi
Region 8 Mental Health·Brandon, Mississippi
Provide comprehensive physical care and hygiene assistance to consumers while maintaining required documentation. Assist with daily program activities, meal preparation, and the intake of new consumers.
CHARACTERISTICS OF WORK The primary responsibilities include assisting consumers in all areas of physical care and assume total responsibility for the hygiene of consumers who are unable to independently perform such tasks. Other duties include assisting with daily program activities, general housekeeping assignments and food preparation and service.
EXAMPLES OF RESPONSIBILITIES Maintains documentation as evidence that all duties are completed in accordance with program requirements contained in the Department of Mental Health Operational Standards.
Maintains proper training, continuing education, qualifications, and other certifications required for this position as written in the Department of Mental Health Operational Standards.
Assists consumers in all areas of physical care and hygiene as needed including but not limited to bathing, shaving and brushing teeth.
Turns and positions non-ambulatory consumers.
Maintains required documentation.
Uses appropriate behavioral management techniques when interacting with consumers.
Participates in recreational and social activities for patients as needed Prepares and participates in instructional training and groups Assists with menu and meal preparation, perform food inventory and meal service.
Provides transportation in a Region 8 vehicle for consumers as needed.
Assists with intake of new consumers.
Ensures that all consumers are monitored at all times including meals and snack.
All other duties as assigned by Supervisors.
High school diploma or equivalent. Good communication skills. Valid Mississippi Driver’s license. Must pass a criminal background check.
Requires a high school diploma or equivalent and a valid Mississippi Driver's license. Candidates must possess good communication skills and pass a criminal background check.
Market context
Behavioral health employers in Mississippi often look for licensed master’s-level clinicians, and postings commonly emphasize prior social work experience plus background screening. These roles can be competitive because licensure, clinical experience, and readiness to work with diverse patient needs all matter. Review the AI-summarized requirements and benefits on this platform to save research time, then confirm your license status and prepare examples of relevant social work experience before applying.
