GENERATION-GAITHER INC·Post Oak Estates, Tennessee
Manage and monitor mental health clients at the center to ensure their safety, comfort, and well-being. Coordinate client check-ins, facilitate activities, and maintain a clean and secure environment.
Other: Maintain professional, friendly, and caring attitude; support staff and administrator; be aware of potential problems. JOB TITLE: Mental Health Client Technician DEPARTMENT: Mental Health Center SUPERVISOR: Executive Director/Office Manager DATE WRITTEN: January 5, 2018 DATE REVISED: March 25, 2019 QUALIFICATIONS: Education: High school diploma or GED required.
Experience in health care managing severe and persistent mental health clients/service recipients is preferred.
The person holding this position performs duties in managing clients/service recipients while at the mental health center waiting for appointment, works under the supervision of the executive director of the mental health center and office manager, provides safety, comfort, and well-being of clients/service recipients at all times while they are at the mental health center. The person holding this position is delegated the responsibility for carrying out the assigned duties and responsibilities in accordance with current existing federal and state regulations and established company policies and procedures. Job knowledge, procedure, and techniques involved in administering simple treatment and providing client care services. Understanding of standard techniques used in providing personal services for clients/service recipients, and in caring for equipment and supplies.
A high school diploma or GED is required, with preferred experience in healthcare managing severe mental health clients. Candidates must possess emotional maturity and the physical ability to perform tasks like standing, walking, and bending.
Market context
Behavioral-health roles in Tennessee are often tied to schools, community programs, and outpatient settings serving children and adolescents, so employers usually look for candidates with direct youth mental-health experience. This type of role can be competitive because the posting asks for a specific degree-and-experience mix, plus prior work with children and adolescents; the listed requirements and benefits are AI-summarized from the original job description to save you research time. Before applying, match your resume to the exact experience path and highlight any youth-focused interventions, crisis support, or family engagement work.